Reptile Web Server 2002-01-05 GET Request resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Reptile Web Server 2002-01-05. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component GET Request Handler. This manipulation causes resource consumption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-2120. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Reptile Web Server 2002-01-05 (Web Server). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component GET Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Reptile Web Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via multiple incomplete GET requests without the HTTP version.

The weakness was released 01/23/2004 by Donato Ferrante (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2120 since 05/27/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14932), Exploit-DB (23590), SecurityFocus (BID 9482†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1008842†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

01/23/2004 🔍
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01/25/2004 +2 days 🔍
05/27/2005 +488 days 🔍
09/30/2014 +3413 days 🔍
01/12/2025 +3757 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Donato Ferrante
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-2120 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2120
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21511
X-Force: 14932 - Reptile Web Server HTTP GET request denial of service
SecurityFocus: 9482 - Reptile Web Server Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1008842 - Reptile Web Server HTTP Request Flaw Lets Remote Users Deny Service

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/30/2014 15:39
Updated: 01/12/2025 10:52
Changes: 09/30/2014 15:39 (52), 07/05/2017 08:58 (7), 01/12/2025 10:52 (27)
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