Description
Simple Web Server (SWS) 0.0.4 through 0.1.0 does not close file descriptors for 404 error messages, which could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor exhaustion) via multiple requests for pages that do not exist.
Products
- SWS SWS Simple Web Server 0.0.3
- SWS SWS Simple Web Server 0.0.4
- SWS SWS Simple Web Server 0.1.0
- SWS SWS Simple Web Server 0.1.1
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-1866, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-1866 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References