SlowHTTPTest.Http.Request.DoS

Description

This indicates an attack against a Denial-of-Service vulnerability in multiple web server using SlowHTTPTest.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles multiple slow HTTP requests or partial http requests. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system.

Affected Products

Apache 2.2.19
nginx 1.0.0
lighttpd 1.4.28

Impact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Currently we are unaware of official patches from the various vendors for this issue.

References