NetworkActiv Web Server Encoded URL Request Remote DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 15421

Synopsis

The remote service is vulnerable to a denial of service.

Description

The remote host is running NetworkActive Web Server - an alternative web server.

There is a vulnerability in the remote version of this software that could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service against the remote server by sending an HTTP GET request containing a '%25' character.

Solution

Upgrade to NetworkActive Web Server version 2.0 or later.

See Also

http://www.networkactiv.com/WebServer.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 15421

File Name: network_active_web_server_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 10/5/2004

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:networkactiv:networkactiv_web_server

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/5/2004

Reference Information

BID: 11326