Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:MISC:TOPTOOLS-HPNST-DOS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Hewlett-Packard Instant TopTools hpnst.exe DoS |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
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: Hewlett-Packard Instant TopTools hpnst.exe DoS
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against the hpnst.exe Web application included with HP Instant TopTools. HP Instant TopTools versions 5.55 and earlier are vulnerable. Attackers can crash the service; the service must be manually restarted.
Extended Description
It has been reported that Instant TopTools does not properly handle some types of requests. Because of this, a remote user could potentially deny service to a host using the vulnerable software.
Affected Products
- HP Instant TopTools 5.0.0 4
References
- BugTraq: 7246
- CVE: CVE-2003-0169
- URL: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0164.html