FirstClass Internet Server long HTTP GET request causes denial of service
| firstclass-httpget-dos (13383) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Centrinity/Softarc FirstClass Internet Server is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a heap overflow. By connecting to port 80 and sending a long HTTP GET request, a remote attacker can cause the server to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Centrinity, FirstClass build 133 SP3
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 6, 2008.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- Centrinity/Softarc Web site, FirstClass Division, Open Text Corporation at http://www.centrinity.com/.
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, Windows NT focus 8 Oct 2003, FirstClass HTTP Remote Denial of Service at http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/6D0012A8KU.html.
- BID-8793: Centrinity FirstClass HTTP Server Long Version Field Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Reported:
Oct 08, 2003
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