Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:PKG:ICQ-WEBFRONT-DOS-2 |
|---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
ICQ Webfront DoS (2) |
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: ICQ Webfront DoS (2)
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against the Mirabilis ICQ Web Front, a personal Web server for ICQ users. Attackers can send GET requests with 86 or more % characters or a combination of ascii encoded dots and backslashes to cause the server to consume 100% CPU.
Extended Description
Remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute a Denial of Service. Once attacked, an affected server must be restarted to resume normal functionality.
References
- CVE: CVE-1999-0474