Kernel Leak Vulnerability in IBM HTTP Server and Websphere
CVE-2001-0122

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Http Server
Websphere Application Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2001

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the AfpaCache module of the Fast Response Cache Accelerator (FRCA) component in IBM HTTP Server and Websphere. This flaw allows remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks by sending a series of specially crafted HTTP requests. These requests can provoke 'bad request' errors, ultimately disrupting the normal operation of the affected servers.

References

http://www-4.ibm.com/software/webservers/security.html
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/00...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2175
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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