Xitami Fails to Log Invalid Requests
Secunia Advisory: SA9508
Release Date: 2003-08-12
Popularity: 5,362 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:Xitami 2.x

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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in Xitami allowing malicious people to make connections which aren't logged.

The problem is that connections aren't logged if they don't appear to be valid HTTP requests.

Solution:
Do not rely on Xitami logs. Use a firewall, packet sniffer, proxy or IDS to log network connections.

Provided and/or discovered by:
cyber talon

Original Advisory:
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2003/Aug/1007452.html


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