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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 >> Gain root remotely >> Header overflow against HTTP proxy Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Header overflow against HTTP proxy |
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Too long HTTP header kills the HTTP proxy server Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment It was possible to kill the HTTP proxy by sending an invalid request with a too long header A cracker may exploit this vulnerability to make your proxy server crash continually or even execute arbitrary code on your system. Solution : upgrade your software Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 3904 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Michel Arboi |
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