Max Feoktistov Small HTTP Server up to 3.0 beta 8 URL denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Max Feoktistov Small HTTP Server up to 3.0 beta 8. Impacted is an unknown function of the component URL Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2001-1251. No exploit exists. The application of restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Max Feoktistov Small HTTP Server up to 3.0 beta 8 (Web Server). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

SmallHTTP 1.204 through 3.00 beta 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via multiple long URL requests.

The weakness was disclosed 06/29/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1251. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Proper firewalling of is able to address this issue.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6771) and SecurityFocus (BID 2980†). The entries VDB-16909, VDB-16910 and VDB-16911 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Firewall
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Timelineinfo

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07/04/2014 +4753 days 🔍
04/08/2019 +1739 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1251 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16912
X-Force: 6771 - vWebServer multiple long URL requests denial of service
SecurityFocus: 2980 - SmallHTTP Server Long URL Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 18:04
Updated: 04/08/2019 11:53
Changes: 07/04/2014 18:04 (39), 04/08/2019 11:53 (16)
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