APP: Sun Java System Web Server Admin Server Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Sun Java System Web Server Admin Server. It is due to insufficient input validation when processing malformed HTTP requests. A remote unauthenticated attacker can leverage this by sending a crafted HTTP request to a target Admin Server. A successful attack can lead to a denial of service.
Extended Description
Sun Java System Web Server is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to crash the effected application, denying service to legitimate users. Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 is affected; other versions may also be vulnerable.
Affected Products
Sun java_system_web_server
References
BugTraq: 37909
Short Name
APP:SUN-JAVA-SERVER-ADMIN-DOS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
Admin Denial Java Server Service Sun System Web bid:37909 of
Release Date
10/01/2010
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
Port
tcp/8800
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Sun