HTTP: Apache Tomcat Device Servlet Request DoS
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulernability against Apache Group Tomcat Server. Attackers can request a device name from the /examples/servlet directory to render the server inaccessible. This signature also detects attempts to run neuter.c and similar exploits.
Extended Description
Requesting certain DOS device file names can cause a denial of service in Tomcat, and possibly crash the host operating system.
Short Name
HTTP:TOMCAT:SERVLET-DEVICE-DOS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apache CVE-2003-0045 Device DoS Request Servlet Tomcat
Release Date
04/22/2003
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
CVSS Score
5.0