Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:TOMCAT:SERVLET-DEVICE-DOS |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Apache Tomcat Device Servlet Request DoS |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
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: Apache Tomcat Device Servlet Request DoS
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulernability against Apache Group Tomcat Server. Attackers can request a device name from the /examples/servlet directory to render the server inaccessible. This signature also detects attempts to run neuter.c and similar exploits.
Extended Description
Requesting certain DOS device file names can cause a denial of service in Tomcat, and possibly crash the host operating system.
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