Short Name |
HTTP:REQERR:REQ-INVALID-FORMAT |
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Severity |
Minor |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Release Date |
2003/08/27 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This protocol anomaly triggers when it detects an invalid HTTP request format, such as a request that begins before a previous one ends.
An HTTP request message that does not follow the RFC specifications, for example, having a request header beginning before another one ends, constitutes a protocol anomaly. An attacker could forge an HTTP message, causing some implementations to improperly handle the packet, resulting in a denial of service, buffer overflow, or information disclosure.