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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: denial
HTTP Cookie overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Too big Cookie chokes the web server
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
It was possible to kill the web server by
sending an invalid request with a too long Cookie name or value
A cracker may exploit this vulnerability to make your web server
crash continually or even execute arbirtray code on your system.
Solution : upgrade your software or protect it with a filtering reverse proxy
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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