Short Name |
HTTP:CISCO:IOS-ERROR-DOS |
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Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Cisco IOS Software HTTP Request Denial of Service Test Probe |
Release Date |
2013/01/30 |
Update Number |
2229 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects IPS testing tools trying to incorrectly demonstrate the Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator CSRF Vulnerability. Actual exploit attempts against this vulnerability are properly detected with DOS:NETDEV:CISCO-HTTPD-DOS.
A denial of service attack exists in versions of Cisco IOS, running on a variety of different router hardware. If the router is configured to have a web server running for configuration and other information a user can cause the router to crash.