Apache.HTTP.Server.Range.Header.Handling.DoS

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server.
The vulnerability is a result of the application's failure to properly sanitize user supplied input. A remote attacker can exploit this to cause the server to consume excessive resources leading to a Denial of Service condition.
The tool named killapache is exploiting this vulnerability to attack Apache Servers.

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Apache Software Foundation HTTP Server all versions.

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to Apache 2.2.21

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)