HTTP: Httpdx GET Request 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 remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the h_handlepeer function in http.cpp in httpdx 1.4, and possibly 1.4.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
Affected Products
Jasper httpdx
References
CVE: CVE-2009-3711
URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/507042/100/0/threaded
Short Name
HTTP:OVERFLOW:HTTPDX-URL
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2009-3711 GET Httpdx Overflow Request
Release Date
05/05/2010
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Jasper
CVSS Score
10.0