CVE-2000-0395

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 16, 2000
Updated: Nov 7, 2023

Summary

CVE-2000-0395 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting CProxy version 3.3. This issue allows remote users to send excessively long HTTP requests, resulting in a denial of service condition for the targeted system. The buffer overflow occurs within the CProxy software, which processes HTTP requests. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting and sending specially crafted HTTP packets to the affected system. Successful exploitation leads to the consumption of excessive system resources and eventual denial of service. It is crucial for organizations using CProxy 3.3 to apply the available patch or upgrade to a newer, patched version to mitigate this risk.

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