Apache.Tomcat.Large.Chunked.Transfer.DoS

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.
The vulnerability is due to an error when vulnerable software handles a crafted HTTP chunked Transfer coding. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 6.0.0 prior to 6.0.39
Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 7.0.0 prior to 7.0.50
Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 8.0.0-RC1 to 8.0.0-RC5

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems or services

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_7.0.50

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)