InterNetNews.ARTpost.NULL.Path.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a denial-of-service vulnerability in
ISC INN.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the "ARTpost" function handles
an NNTP message that includes a malicious path of Usenet servers. It allows a remote attacker to crash the vulnerable software via sending a crafted NNTP message.
Affected Products
ISC INN version 2.4 .0 and prior.
Impact
Denial of service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version, available from the following web site:
http://www.isc.org/products/INN/
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |