CVE-2004-1973
First published: Tue Apr 27 2004(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Digi Www Server | =compieuw-beta2 | |
| Digi Www Server | =compieuw | |
| Digi Www Server | =compieuw-beta1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.autistici.org/fdonato/advisory/DiGiWwwServerC1-adv.txt
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=234261
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10228
- http://www.osvdb.org/5702
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11490
- http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2004/Apr/1009957.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108311170018203&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15987
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.
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