HTTP: HTTPDX Web Server POST Method Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the HTTPDX web server. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary code execution within the context of the server. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

httpdx is prone to a remote heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. httpdx 1.5.4 and prior are vulnerable.

Affected Products

Httpdx httpdx

References

BugTraq: 54712

URL: http://sourceforge.net/projects/httpdx/

Short Name

HTTP:OVERFLOW:HTTPDX-POST-BOF

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: HTTPDX Web Server POST Method Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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