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AnalogX SimpleServer:WWW DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Crashes SimpleServer:WWW

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It was possible to kill the remote web server by sending 640 @
character to it.

A cracker may use this flaw to make your server crash continuously,
preventing it from working properly.

Solution : upgrade your software or use another
HTTP server.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 5006

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Michel Arboi

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