HTTP.Request.DOS.Device.DoS

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This indicates an attack attempt against a vulnerability in the HTTP daemon in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 8.03 and 8.03 Hotfix 1.
This vulnerability is due to the application's improper handling of MS-DOS device names. An attacker may exploit this to cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Ipswitch, Inc.: WhatsUp Gold 8.03

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Denial of service

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the WhatsUp Gold Hotfix 2, available from the Ipswitch Inc. web site:
http://www.ipswitch.com/Support/WhatsUp/patch-upgrades.html

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)