mod_python < 2.7.9 / 3.0.4 Malformed Query String DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11937

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Synopsis

The remote web server is prone to a denial of service attack.

Description

The remote host is using the Apache mod_python module older than 2.7.9 or 3.0.4. These versions may be prone to a denial of service attacks when handling malformed queries.

Solution

Upgrade to mod_python 2.7.9 / 3.0.4 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11937

File Name: mod_python_malformed_query.nasl

Version: 1.23

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 12/4/2003

Updated: 11/15/2018

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.7

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

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/1/2003

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-0973

BID: 9129

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