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Xerox MicroServer Web Server Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for web server remote denial of service vulnerability in Xerox MicroServer

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

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

Description :

According to its model number and software versions, the remote host
is a Xerox Document Centre or WorkCentre device with an embedded web
server that is prone to remote denial of service attacks.
Specifically, memory on the affected device can become corrupted,
triggering a crash and restart, when the web server processes a
malicious URI designed to navigate through various unspecified
directories.

See also :

http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/c/cert_XRX05_004.pdf
http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/c/CERT_Xerox_Security_XRX04-07.pdf

Solution :

Apply the P10 or P11 patches as described in the Xerox bulletins.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 3
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:C/I:N/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 12782

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