HTTP: Format String In Header Host
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Httpdx and other Web servers. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
httpdx is prone to a remote format-string vulnerability. An attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected server. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. httpdx 1.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Httpdx httpdx
References
BugTraq: 42886
Short Name
HTTP:REQERR:FS-HOST
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Format Header Host In String bid:42886
Release Date
11/19/2010
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Httpdx