HTTP: Null in HTTP Header Request

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in the Nginx Web Server. An attacker can send a request containing a null byte, which could cause a denial of service (DoS) of the web server service or possibly a sensitive information leak.

Short Name
HTTP:REQERR:NULL-IN-HEADER
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
HTTP Header Null Request in
Release Date
03/16/2012
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
Rarely

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