RapidCache long HOST as part of HTTP GET request denial of service
| rapidcache-host-get-dos (14834) |  Low Risk |
Description:
RapidCache is vulnerable to a denial of service. By sending a long HTTP HOST argument as part of a GET request, a remote attacker could cause the server to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Vicomsoft, RapidCache 2.2.6 and prior
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Jan 15 2004 - 08:17:28 CST , RapidCache Multiple Vulnerabilities at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-01/0116.html.
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, Windows NT focus 15 Jan 2004, RapidCache Multiple Vulnerabilities at http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5XP0G1FBPG.html.
- BID-9427: Vicomsoft RapidCache Server Host Argument Denial of Service Vulnerability
Reported:
Jan 15, 2004
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