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mod_python malformed query

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for version of Python

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server is prone to a denial of service attack.

Description :

The remote host is using the Apache mod_python module older than 2.7.9
or 3.0.4. These versions may be prone to a denial of service attacks
when handling malformed queries.

See also :

http://www.modpython.org/pipermail/mod_python/2003-November/014533.html

Solution :

Upgrade to mod_python 2.7.9 / 3.0.4 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 2.3
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/I:N/A:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 9129

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