Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:MONGOOSE-HTTPD-URI-OF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Mongoose HTTP Server URI Handling Overflow |
Release Date |
2011/11/01 |
Update Number |
2020 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0.110090709+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Mongoose HTTP Server URI Handling Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in SHTTPD (now known as Mongoose HTTPD). A successful exploit results in arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
SHTTPD is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability. Specifically, the issue presents itself as an error in the handling of HTTP POST requests. SHTTPD 1.34 and prior are reported vulnerable; other versions may be affected as well.
Affected Products
- SHTTPD 1.34
References
- BugTraq: 20393
- CVE: CVE-2006-5216
- URL: http://code.google.com/p/mongoose/
- URL: http://shttpd.sourceforge.net/