Intrusion PreventionApache.Tomcat.WebSocket.Infinite.Loop.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service Vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Tomcat.
The vulnerability is due to improper validation of extended payload lengths. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending multiple crafted WebSocket requests to the vulnerable server. Successful exploitation results in each worker thread entering an infinite loop, eventually leading to denial of service conditions.
Affected Products
Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 7.0.27 to 7.0.104
Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 8.5.0 to 8.5.56
Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.36
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_9.0.37
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| ID | 49416 |
| Created | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Updated | Nov 13, 2020 |
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| Risk |
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| Exploit Prediction Score | 91.75% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux |
| Affected App | Apache |
| Profile Type | DoS |