HTTP: Unknown Request Verb

This signature detects an unknown, non-standard HTTP request command verb. This could be an attempt to tunnel another protocol over HTTP.

Extended Description

The mod_proxy_ajp module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.2.21, when used with mod_proxy_balancer in certain configurations, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (temporary "error state" in the backend server) via a malformed HTTP request.

Affected Products

Apache http_server

References

CVE: CVE-2011-3348

Short Name
HTTP:AUDIT:UNKNOWN-VERB
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-3348 Request Unknown Verb
Release Date
10/03/2007
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
3527
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Apache

CVSS Score

4.3

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