WindWeb <= 2.0 Malformed GET Request Remote DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 20097

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Synopsis

The remote web server is prone to denial of service attacks.

Description

The remote host appears to be running the WindWeb web server, which is found on embedded devices running Wind River Systems' VxWorks such as certain ADSL modems and routers.

The version of WindWeb installed on the remote host is affected by a remote denial of service vulnerability when it receives maliciously- crafted requests. An attacker may be able to leverage this issue to deny access to the web server to legitimate users.

Solution

Limit access to the web server.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 20097

File Name: windweb_20_dos.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 10/28/2005

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

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

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/27/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-3475

BID: 15225

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