Web Server HTTP POST Method Handling Remote Overflow DoS

high Nessus Plugin ID 10687

Synopsis

The remote web server may be vulnerable to a handling overflow denial of service attack.

Description

Nessus tests the stability of a remote web service by sending a significantly large HTTP POST and then confirms if the web service is still responsive.

Solution

Consult your vendor for a patch or workaround.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10687

File Name: www_too_long_post.nasl

Version: 1.25

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 6/15/2001

Updated: 12/21/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS Score Rationale: Cve not assigned. assigning a typical dos score.

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: manual

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