Short Name |
HTTP:OVERFLOW:HTTPDX-POST-BOF |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
HTTPDX Web Server POST Method Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2012/08/15 |
Update Number |
2173 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, 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 in the HTTPDX web server. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary code execution within the context of the server. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
httpdx is prone to a remote heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. httpdx 1.5.4 and prior are vulnerable.