FreeProxy createfile denial of service
| freeproxy-createfile-dos (14192) |  Low Risk |
Description:
FreeProxy is vulnerable to a denial of service. A remote attacker can send a specially-crafted HTTP GET request for the CreateFile function to cause the proxy server to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Hand Crafted Software, FreeProxy 3.61 and prior
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of FreeProxy (3.61build Jan 9 2004 at 21:39:21or later), available from the FreeProxy/FreeWeb Web page. See References.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- SP Research Labs Advisory x08 1.8.2004 , FreeProxy/FreeWeb 3.61 Multiple Vulnerabilities at http://www.security-protocols.com/advisory/sp-x08-advisory.txt.
- BID-9390: Hand-Crafted Software FreeProxy FreeWeb CreateFile Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
Reported:
Jan 08, 2004
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