HTTP request contains "%00"
| http-zero-hex-code (7950) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
An HTTP request containing a zero hex code (%00) should be considered an attack or information gathering attempt.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of August 2002.
References:
- BID-977: Zeus Web Server Null Terminated Strings Vulnerability
- CVE-2000-0149: Zeus web server allows remote attackers to view the source code for CGI programs via a null character (%00) at the end of a URL.
Platforms Affected:
- IETF HTTP/1.1
- Various vendors Any application
Reported:
Not available
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