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ServletExec 4.1 / JRun ISAPI DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Tests for ServletExec 4.1 ISAPI DoS

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

By sending an overly long request for a .jsp file it is
possible to crash the remote web server.

This problem is known as the ServletExec / JRun ISAPI DoS.

Solution for ServletExec:
Download patch #9 from ftp://ftp.newatlanta.com/public/4_1/patches/

References:

www.westpoint.ltd.uk/advisories/wp-02-0006.txt
http://online.securityfocus.com/bid/6122

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1570, 4796

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Matt Moore

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