Signature Detail

Short Name	HTTP:DOS:SLOW-HEADER-DOS
Severity	Medium
Recommended	No
Recommended Action	Drop
Category	HTTP
Keywords	Slow Header Denial Of Service HTTP DoS SlowHTTPTest
Release Date	2012/01/19
Update Number	2066
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: Slow Header Denial Of Service

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Apache and a variety of other Web Servers. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.

References

URL: http://code.google.com/p/slowhttptest/
URL: http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/01/new-slow-motion-dos-attack-just-a-few-pcs-little-fear-of-detection.ars

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HTTP: Slow Header Denial Of Service

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