OSVDB ID: 4857 Title: SlashDotted Targeted DDoS |
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Your web site contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. This is typically due to a misconfiguration of the webserver or lack of money that has been invested into the webhosting infrastructure. The issue is triggered when your site warrants the attention or ire of the SlashDot horde or other high traffic sites. This issue will result in loss of availability for the server and/or the entire network. |
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Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service Impact: Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade your web hosting infrastructure to be able to handle a large amount of unexpected computer nerds visiting the website, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. If you are an Open Source project with little to no funding then it is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): 1. Keep your web site out of the cross hairs of SlashDot or other similar sites 2. Hope that there is a cached verison of the site posted 3. Create additional mirrors for the site 4. Solicit all cowards that wrote nasty comments for hardware donations 5. Invest in additional bandwidth, it may or may not help |
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slashdot.org - Slash Dot