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Abyss Web Server Malformed GET Request Remote DoS

Article ID: 11521
Last updated: 27 Jan, 2009
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Posted: 22 Jan, 2009
by: Tech Pubs S.
Updated: 27 Jan, 2009
by: Tech Pubs S.

Abyss Web Server Malformed GET Request Remote DoS

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FamilyDenial of Service
Plugin ID11521
Bugtraq ID7287
CVE IDCVE-2003-1364

Description:

It was possible to kill the web server by
sending empty HTTP fields (namely Connection: and Range: ).

An attacker may use this flaw to prevent this host from performing
its job properly.


Solution : If the remote web server is Abyss X1, then upgrade to
Abyss X1 v.1.1.4, otherwise inform your vendor of this flaw.

Risk factor : High
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