Title: Apache Web Server DoS Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
Apache Web Server 1.2 and previous versions are subject to a denial of service. By requesting a malformed GET request composed of an unusually large number of '/' characters, an attacker can cause CPU usage to spike. A restart of the service is required to gain normal functionality.
Affected Products:
- Apache Software Foundation Apache 1.2.0
References:
- Apache Software Foundation: Apache Security Bulletin
- Apache Software Foundation: Apache Software Foundation Homepage
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