Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:EXPLOIT:MS-DOS-DEV |
|---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
MS-DOS Device Name in URL |
Release Date |
2006/10/20 |
Update Number |
1213 |
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: MS-DOS Device Name in URL
This signature detects HTTP requests ending in common MS-DOS device names. Some Web servers can attempt to access the phyiscal device, causing a denial of service.
Extended Description
Alt-N WorldClient 2.2.2 (Standard and Pro, Windows NT/2000 versions - included with versions of MDaemon email server prior to 3.5.6) can be crashed by requesting a DOS-Device name (eg., AUX, PRN, CON1, etc). A restart of the service is required to restore normal functioning.
Affected Products
- Alt-N WorldClient 2.2.2
References
- BugTraq: 2478
- CVE: CVE-2001-0583