Apache.IPv6.Buffer.Overflow

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a potential Denial-of-Service vulnerability in the processing of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) addresses by Apache Web Servers.
Apache Web Server is an open source solution to build a secure modern web server that is compatible with both UNIX and Windows operating systems. Due to inadequate boundary checking, an attacker can send a carefully-constructed request to cause a vulnerable Apache Web Server to crash.

Affected Products

Upatched Apache 2.0 prior to Apache 2.0.51

Impact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply appropriate patches and/or upgrade Apache to the latest non-vulnerable version.

References