Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:OVERFLOW:ATP-HTTPD-OF |
|---|---|
Severity |
Critical |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
atphttpd http overflow linux redhat debian |
Release Date |
2003/10/01 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: ATPhttpd Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against ATPhttp versions 0.4b and earlier. Attackers can send an overly long GET request to the Web server daemon to overflow the buffer and create a denial of service condition.
Extended Description
Athttpd is said to be prone to a remote buffer overrun that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The problem occurs due to insufficient bounds checking when handling GET requests. As a result, an attacker may be capable of overrunning the bounds of an internal memory buffer and effectively control the flow of execution.
Affected Products
- athttpd 0.4.0 b
References
- BugTraq: 8709
- URL: http://www.security.nnov.ru/search/news.asp?binid=1626