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Cerbere HTTP Proxy Server Host: Header Remote DoS

high Nessus Plugin ID 14640

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Synopsis

The remote proxy server has a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running Cerbere Proxy Server, a HTTP/FTP proxy server for Windows operating systems. It is reported that versions up to and including 1.2 are vulnerable to a remote denial of service in the 'Host:' HTTP field processing. An attacker may craft a malicious HTTP request with a large 'Host:' field to deny service to legitimate users.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of this software.

See Also

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11085/exploit

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 14640

File Name: cerbere_proxy_dos.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: remote

Family: Firewalls

Published: 9/2/2004

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 5.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/1/2004

Reference Information

BID: 11085

Secunia: 12422