Signature Detail
Short Name |
APP:SUN-JAVA-SERVER-ADMIN-DOS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
Sun Java System Web Server Admin Server Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2010/10/01 |
Update Number |
1784 |
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+ |
APP: Sun Java System Web Server Admin Server Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Sun Java System Web Server Admin Server. It is due to insufficient input validation when processing malformed HTTP requests. A remote unauthenticated attacker can leverage this by sending a crafted HTTP request to a target Admin Server. A successful attack can lead to a denial of service.
Extended Description
Sun Java System Web Server is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to crash the effected application, denying service to legitimate users. Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 is affected; other versions may also be vulnerable.
Affected Products
- Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6
References
- BugTraq: 37909