Short Name |
HTTP:MISC:TOPTOOLS-HPNST-DOS |
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Severity |
Minor |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Hewlett-Packard Instant TopTools hpnst.exe DoS |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against the hpnst.exe Web application included with HP Instant TopTools. HP Instant TopTools versions 5.55 and earlier are vulnerable. Attackers can crash the service; the service must be manually restarted.
It has been reported that Instant TopTools does not properly handle some types of requests. Because of this, a remote user could potentially deny service to a host using the vulnerable software.