CVE-2004-1973: Medium severity Digi Www Server vulnerability
DiGi Web Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP GET request that contains a large number of / (slash) characters, which consumes resources when DiGi converts the slashes to \ (backslash) characters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1973?
CVE-2004-1973 has a severity rating that indicates it can result in a denial of service through excessive CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1973?
To fix CVE-2004-1973, it is recommended to update the DiGi Web Server to a patched version that mitigates this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1973?
Users of DiGi Web Server versions compieuw, compieuw-beta1, and compieuw-beta2 are affected by CVE-2004-1973.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-1973 involve?
CVE-2004-1973 involves a denial of service attack initiated by sending HTTP GET requests with numerous slash characters.
When was CVE-2004-1973 published?
CVE-2004-1973 was published in 2004 as part of an ongoing effort to document vulnerabilities in software.