Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:APACHE:SERVER-MODPROXY-DOS |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy Denial of Service |
Release Date |
2015/06/12 |
Update Number |
2504 |
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+ |
HTTP: Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Apache HTTP server. The vulnerability exists in the mod_proxy module and is due to an error handling malformed HTTP headers. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can leverage this vulnerability by sending a malicious request to the target server. Successful exploitation would result in a denial of service condition on the target.
References
- CVE: CVE-2014-0117