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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 >> CGI abuses >> CVSTrac malformed URI infinite loop DoS Vulnerability Assessment Details
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CVSTrac malformed URI infinite loop DoS |
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Checks for CVSTrac version Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host seems to be running cvstrac, a web-based bug and patch-set tracking system for CVS. This version contains a flaw related to the parameter parser that may permit a possible hacker to create a malformed URL, which causes the application to hang. A possible hacker, exploiting this flaw, would only need network access to the cvstrac server. Upon sending a malformed link, the cvstrac server would go into an infinite loop, rendering the services as unavailable. ***** Nessus has acertaind the vulnerability exists on the target ***** simply by looking at the version number(s) of CVSTrac ***** installed there. Solution : Update to version 1.1.4 or disable this CGI suite Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak |
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