3019 : Multiple Vendor XML/SOAP HTTP Server DTD Parameter DoS
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2003-12-02

Description

Multiple Vendor XML/SOAP HTTP servers contain flaws that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a client sends a special SOAP request containing DTDs, which could cause consumption of 100% of available CPU resources.

Classification

Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability

Solution

Please check with applicable vendor, as fixes have been released that have been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

IBM Corporation

WebSphere

5.0.0

Microsoft Corporation	.NET Framework	1.0
		1.1

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 10417
ISS X-Force ID: 13969
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 826231
Bugtraq ID: 9204
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&context=SSEQTP&q=PQ81278&uid=swg24005943
Vendor Specific Solution URL: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg24004576
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg24005012

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