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Abyss httpd DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary Try to pass a MS-DOS device name to crash the remote web server Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment It was possible to kill the web server by sending a MS-DOS device names in an HTTP request. A possible hacker may use this flaw to prevent this host from performing its job properly. Solution : Upgrade your web server to the latest version Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak

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