Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:WEBSTER:LONG-GET-REQ |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
HTTP |
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: Webster Long GET Request Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Webster HTTPd that ships with the MSDN Samples Pack. Attackers can send a maliciously crafted GET request to the host to execute arbitrary code with the permissions of the user running the Web server.
Extended Description
An attacker can cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the HTTP service process.
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