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BadBlue Web Server Multiple Connections Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA12346
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Release Date:
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2004-08-24
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Last Update:
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2005-02-28
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Popularity:
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5,594 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | BadBlue Personal Edition 1.x
BadBlue Personal Edition 2.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2004-1727
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Description:
James Bercegay has reported a vulnerability in BadBlue Web Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the connection handling, which can be exploited to block legitimate access to the web server by establishing around 25 connections. This prevents further connections from being established.
The vulnerability has been reported in version 2.5. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
According to the vendor, an update will be available soon.
Provided and/or discovered by:
James Bercegay, GulfTech Security Research Team.
Changelog:
2005-02-28: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00042-08202004
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