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Xeneo Web Server Long Argument Denial of Service
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA8636
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Release Date:
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2003-04-22
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Last Update:
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2003-04-23
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Popularity:
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4,584 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Xeneo Web Server 2.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in Xeneo Web Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) on a vulnerable web server.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the handling of very long arguments. A malicious person can exploit this by sending a HTTP GET request including a "?" followed by approximately 4096 characters.
Example:
http://[victim]/?AAAAAAAA...[4096]...AAAAAAA
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 2.2.9. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 2.2.10:
http://www.northernsolutions.com/inde...iew=product&sec=download&id=1
Provided and/or discovered by:
badpack3t
Changelog:
2003-04-23: Vendor issued updated version.
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