HTTP: Apache HTTP Server mod_rpaf x-forwarded-for Denial of Service

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Apache HTTP server. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

The Apache 'mod-rpaf' module is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability. Successful exploits will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Apache_software_foundation mod-rpaf

References

BugTraq: 55154

CVE: CVE-2012-3526

Short Name
HTTP:APACHE:MODRPAF-XFWD-DOS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apache CVE-2012-3526 Denial HTTP Server Service bid:55154 mod_rpaf of x-forwarded-for
Release Date
01/08/2013
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

srx-12.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-19.3

vmx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

mx-19.3

vmx-19.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Apache_software_foundation

Debian

CVSS Score

5.0

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