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Sambar web server DOS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Crashes Sambar web server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It is possible to kill the Sambar web server 'server.exe'
by sending it a long request like:
/cgi-win/testcgi.exe?XXXX...X
/cgi-win/cgitest.exe?XXXX...X
/cgi-win/Pbcgi.exe?XXXXX...X
(or maybe in /cgi-bin/)

A cracker may use this flaw to make your server crash
continuously, preventing you from working properly.

Solution : upgrade your server to Sambar 51p or delete those CGI.

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 3885

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Michel Arboi

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