HTTP: ATPhttpd Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against ATPhttp versions 0.4b and earlier. Attackers can send an overly long GET request to the Web server daemon to overflow the buffer and create a denial of service condition.
Extended Description
Athttpd is said to be prone to a remote buffer overrun that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The problem occurs due to insufficient bounds checking when handling GET requests. As a result, an attacker may be capable of overrunning the bounds of an internal memory buffer and effectively control the flow of execution.
Affected Products
Athttpd athttpd
Short Name
HTTP:OVERFLOW:ATP-HTTPD-OF
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ATPhttpd Buffer Overflow bid:8709
Release Date
10/01/2003
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
Unknown
Vendors
Athttpd