HTTP: Header Buffer Overflow

This anomaly triggers triggers when it detects a suspiciously long HTTP header field. This can indicate a buffer overflow attempt.

Extended Description

Excessively long HTTP headers could indicate a configuration or implementation error, or it could indicate that an attack against an HTTP server or client is underway.

References

BugTraq: 12412

CVE: CVE-2012-2733

URL: http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2616.html

Short Name

HTTP:OVERFLOW:HEADER

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

None

HTTP: Header Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

References

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