HTTP.Splitting

Release DateSep 15, 2009
SeverityMedium
ImpactSystem compromise: Provides unauthorized access, bypassing security.
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt to exploit the HTTP-splitting vulnerability.

The vulnerability is due to the application's failure to properly sanitize user HTTP requests. An attacker can send a specially crafted request containing malicious HTTP responses to poison the cache of the vulnerable web server. As a result, the attacker can bypass content restrictions or cause user requests to be redirected.
Affected ProductsAll web application environments are susceptible to HTTP splitting.
Recommended ActionsThe signature can be enabled to block this traffic.
Reference: VID-17701