Title: vWebServer MS DOS Device Name Denial of Service Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
Description:
A problem with the webserver makes it possible to deny service to legitmate users.
By submitting a request to the webserver including the 'AUX' MS-DOS device name, of the following form:
http://vulnerable.host/aux/aux
the webserver can be made to cease functioning. The webserver process, and Windows on the target, will 'bluescreen'. The host will have to be manually restarted to resume normal operation.
Affected Products:
- vWebServer vWebServer 1.2.0
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