HTTP unknown protocol
| http-unknown-protocol (21259) |  Low Risk |
Description:
HTTP (port 80) can be used to tunnel unwanted traffic through firewalls. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the security of the firewall. Traffic on port 80 that is not HTTP compliant has been detected.
Platforms Affected:
- Apple, Mac OS
- Cisco, IOS
- Compaq, Tru64
- Data General, DG/UX
- HP, HP-UX
- IBM, AIX
- IBM, OS2
- Linux, Kernel
- Microsoft, Windows 2000
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft, Windows 95
- Microsoft, Windows 98
- Microsoft, Windows 98SE
- Microsoft, Windows Me
- Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft, Windows XP
- Novell, NetWare
- SCO, SCO Unix
- SGI, IRIX
- Sun, Solaris
- WindRiver, BSDOS
Remedy:
This event is for informational purposes only.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
Reported:
Not available
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