HTTP: Nostromo nhttpd http_header_comp Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Nostromo nhttpd. A successful attack can lead to buffer overflow.
Extended Description
A memory error in the function SSL_accept in nostromo nhttpd through 1.9.6 allows an attacker to trigger a denial of service via a crafted HTTP request.
Affected Products
Nazgul nostromo_nhttpd
References
CVE: CVE-2019-16279
Short Name
HTTP:OVERFLOW:NHTTPD-BOF
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2019-16279 Nostromo Overflow http_header_comp nhttpd
Release Date
12/27/2019
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
3337
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Nazgul
CVSS Score
5.0