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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Web Servers >> CERN httpd CGI name heap overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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CERN httpd CGI name heap overflow |
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Ask for a too long CGI name containing a dot Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment It was possible to kill the remobe web server by requesting GET /cgi-bin/A.AAAA[...]A HTTP/1.0 This is known to trigger a heap overflow in some servers like CERN HTTPD. A cracker may use this flaw to disrupt your server. It *might* also be exploitable to run malicious code on the machine. Solution : Ask your vendor for a patch or move to another server Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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