HTTP: WebWeaver DOS Device Path Request
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in WebWeaver HTTP Server running on Windows 95/98. BRS WebWeaver 1.01 and 1.03 are vulnerable. Attackers can send a maliciously crafted URL containing DOS device names to the Web server to render it unusable.
Extended Description
When successfully exploited, the entire host operating system crashes, causing a denial of service condition.
Short Name
HTTP:MISC:WEBWEAVER-DDP
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
DOS Device Path Request WebWeaver
Release Date
04/22/2003
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
3375
False Positive
Rarely