Short Name |
HTTP:APACHE:APR-DOS |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Apache APR apr_fnmatch Stack Overflow Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2011/06/22 |
Update Number |
1943 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0.110090709+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against the Apache HTTP service.Its due to improper implementation of fnmatch, in the apr_fnmatch.c component. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability on target systems which host applications utilizing the affected APR. A successful attack would cause a denial of service condition on the target server.
Apache APR is prone to a vulnerability that may allow attackers to cause a denial-of-service condition. Apache APR versions prior to 1.4.4 are vulnerable.