CWE-404
Allowed-with-ReviewImproper Resource Shutdown or Release
Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft
The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.
1288 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-7X9C-H7V7-85MV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:25 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:25The string component in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) through 2.28, when running on the x32 architecture, incorrectly attempts to use a 64-bit register for size_t in assembly codes, which can lead to a segmentation fault or possibly unspecified other impact, as demonstrated by a crash in __memmove_avx_unaligned_erms in sysdeps/x86_64/multiarch/memmove-vec-unaligned-erms.S during a memcpy.
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-01-18T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The string component in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) through 2.28, when running on the x32 architecture, incorrectly attempts to use a 64-bit register for size_t in assembly codes, which can lead to a segmentation fault or possibly unspecified other impact, as demonstrated by a crash in __memmove_avx_unaligned_erms in sysdeps/x86_64/multiarch/memmove-vec-unaligned-erms.S during a memcpy.",
"id": "GHSA-7x9c-h7v7-85mv",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:25:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:25:48Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6488"
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"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-04"
},
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"url": "https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24097"
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106671"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-7XHM-JQQF-FM39
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-04 06:31 – Updated: 2026-09-04 06:31A vulnerability was found in Eleveo Quality Management 9.7.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /enc-fwk-data/api/v3/conversations//events of the component Conversation Handler. The manipulation of the argument labels results in denial of service. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in Eleveo Quality Management 9.7.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /enc-fwk-data/api/v3/conversations/\u003cID\u003e/events of the component Conversation Handler. The manipulation of the argument labels results in denial of service. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-7xhm-jqqf-fm39",
"modified": "2026-09-04T06:31:22Z",
"published": "2026-09-04T06:31:22Z",
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"url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/12yNkuZNJ79dpsKECbR_U7L4KCGRnYA8D/view?usp=sharing"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-85407"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/894902"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/398557"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/398557/cti"
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"type": "CVSS_V4"
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]
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GHSA-824X-35QP-X4VM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-01 12:31 – Updated: 2025-12-22 18:30Improper Resource Shutdown or Release vulnerability in ASR180x 、ASR190x in router
components
allows Resource Leak Exposure. This vulnerability is associated with program files router/phonebook/pb.c.
This issue affects Falcon_Linux、Kestrel、Lapwing_Linux: before v1536.
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"details": "Improper Resource Shutdown or Release vulnerability in ASR180x \u3001ASR190x in router \n\ncomponents\n\n allows Resource Leak Exposure. This vulnerability is associated with program files router/phonebook/pb.c.\n\nThis issue affects Falcon_Linux\u3001Kestrel\u3001Lapwing_Linux: before v1536.",
"id": "GHSA-824x-35qp-x4vm",
"modified": "2025-12-22T18:30:24Z",
"published": "2025-07-01T12:31:01Z",
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"url": "https://www.asrmicro.com/en/goods/psirt?cid=40"
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GHSA-827X-JCQR-J5W5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-11 21:31 – Updated: 2024-01-11 21:31A vulnerability was found in Jasper httpdx up to 1.5.4 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250439.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-11T19:15:13Z",
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in Jasper httpdx up to 1.5.4 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250439.",
"id": "GHSA-827x-jcqr-j5w5",
"modified": "2024-01-11T21:31:19Z",
"published": "2024-01-11T21:31:19Z",
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"url": "https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2024010027"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.250439"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.250439"
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"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dAWGH0-6TY"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-82GR-5FPF-Q3W4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-26 00:01A denial of service vulnerability exists in the cgiserver.cgi Upgrade API functionality of Reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a reboot. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
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"details": "A denial of service vulnerability exists in the cgiserver.cgi Upgrade API functionality of Reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a reboot. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-82gr-5fpf-q3w4",
"modified": "2022-04-26T00:01:05Z",
"published": "2022-04-15T00:00:38Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40405"
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"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1422"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-82PW-RH3V-PR35
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-30 21:30 – Updated: 2025-03-30 21:30A vulnerability was found in TRENDnet TEW-410APB 1.3.06b. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function sub_4019A0 of the file /usr/sbin/httpd of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-30T21:15:31Z",
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in TRENDnet TEW-410APB 1.3.06b. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function sub_4019A0 of the file /usr/sbin/httpd of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-82pw-rh3v-pr35",
"modified": "2025-03-30T21:30:27Z",
"published": "2025-03-30T21:30:27Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2959"
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"url": "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PcJZQ364MQxz1eUt6PLnWIQYTLNuJ5_3/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs"
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"url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1idRNkvFHyh5vOxw2VIs2wcwdVOVLuqkG/view?usp=drive_link"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.302012"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.302012"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.521725"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"type": "CVSS_V4"
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GHSA-844H-F426-FXWJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-20 21:30 – Updated: 2025-05-20 21:30A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in H3C R2+ProG up to 200R004. Affected is the function UpdateWanParams/AddMacList/EditMacList/AddWlanMacList/EditWlanMacList/Edit_BasicSSID/Edit_GuestSSIDFor2P4G/Edit_BasicSSID_5G/SetAPInfoById of the file /goform/aspForm of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument param leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-20T20:15:43Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in H3C R2+ProG up to 200R004. Affected is the function UpdateWanParams/AddMacList/EditMacList/AddWlanMacList/EditWlanMacList/Edit_BasicSSID/Edit_GuestSSIDFor2P4G/Edit_BasicSSID_5G/SetAPInfoById of the file /goform/aspForm of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument param leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-844h-f426-fxwj",
"modified": "2025-05-20T21:30:43Z",
"published": "2025-05-20T21:30:43Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4997"
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"url": "https://github.com/CH13hh/tmp_store_cc/blob/main/H3C%20R2%2BProG/1.md"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309648"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.309648"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.563551"
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GHSA-8466-79GG-53V6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-31 03:33 – Updated: 2026-08-31 03:33A flaw has been found in BareBones BBEdit up to 15.5.5. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Java Language Module. This manipulation causes uncontrolled recursion. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Upgrading to version 16.0 is recommended to address this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-31T02:17:03Z",
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"details": "A flaw has been found in BareBones BBEdit up to 15.5.5. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Java Language Module. This manipulation causes uncontrolled recursion. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Upgrading to version 16.0 is recommended to address this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.",
"id": "GHSA-8466-79gg-53v6",
"modified": "2026-08-31T03:33:16Z",
"published": "2026-08-31T03:33:16Z",
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"url": "https://ciphersecuritylabs.com/research/articles/fuzzing-bbedit-language-modules-stack-exhaustion-and-infinite-loop-dos-bugs"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-82604"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/892839"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/397106"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/397106/cti"
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"url": "https://www.barebones.com/store/bbedit_upgrades.html"
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"url": "https://www.barebones.com/support/bbedit/notes-16.0.html"
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GHSA-846Q-3H75-FW23
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-19 00:30 – Updated: 2023-03-24 03:30A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library MaxProctetor64.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223379.
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-18T23:15:00Z",
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library MaxProctetor64.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223379.",
"id": "GHSA-846q-3h75-fw23",
"modified": "2023-03-24T03:30:18Z",
"published": "2023-03-19T00:30:25Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1493"
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"url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/109wWkX5FbYrKKqQBXBC1_uLyi02Y7sqF/view"
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"url": "https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tree/master/CVE-2023-1493"
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"url": "https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tree/master/unassigned23"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223379"
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}
GHSA-8587-44MR-XF6J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:53 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-10T13:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \"Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.\" This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.",
"id": "GHSA-8587-44mr-xf6j",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:53:42Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8453"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8453"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://securelist.com/cve-2018-8453-used-in-targeted-attack"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-8453"
},
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"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153669/Microsoft-Windows-NtUserSetWindowFNID-Win32k-User-Callback.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105467"
},
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"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041828"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-3
Strategy: Language Selection
- Use a language that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- For example, languages such as Java, Ruby, and Lisp perform automatic garbage collection that releases memory for objects that have been deallocated.
Mitigation
It is good practice to be responsible for freeing all resources you allocate and to be consistent with how and where you free memory in a function. If you allocate memory that you intend to free upon completion of the function, you must be sure to free the memory at all exit points for that function including error conditions.
Mitigation
Memory should be allocated/freed using matching functions such as malloc/free, new/delete, and new[]/delete[].
Mitigation
When releasing a complex object or structure, ensure that you properly dispose of all of its member components, not just the object itself.
CAPEC-125: Flooding
An adversary consumes the resources of a target by rapidly engaging in a large number of interactions with the target. This type of attack generally exposes a weakness in rate limiting or flow. When successful this attack prevents legitimate users from accessing the service and can cause the target to crash. This attack differs from resource depletion through leaks or allocations in that the latter attacks do not rely on the volume of requests made to the target but instead focus on manipulation of the target's operations. The key factor in a flooding attack is the number of requests the adversary can make in a given period of time. The greater this number, the more likely an attack is to succeed against a given target.
CAPEC-130: Excessive Allocation
An adversary causes the target to allocate excessive resources to servicing the attackers' request, thereby reducing the resources available for legitimate services and degrading or denying services. Usually, this attack focuses on memory allocation, but any finite resource on the target could be the attacked, including bandwidth, processing cycles, or other resources. This attack does not attempt to force this allocation through a large number of requests (that would be Resource Depletion through Flooding) but instead uses one or a small number of requests that are carefully formatted to force the target to allocate excessive resources to service this request(s). Often this attack takes advantage of a bug in the target to cause the target to allocate resources vastly beyond what would be needed for a normal request.
CAPEC-131: Resource Leak Exposure
An adversary utilizes a resource leak on the target to deplete the quantity of the resource available to service legitimate requests.
CAPEC-494: TCP Fragmentation
An adversary may execute a TCP Fragmentation attack against a target with the intention of avoiding filtering rules of network controls, by attempting to fragment the TCP packet such that the headers flag field is pushed into the second fragment which typically is not filtered.
CAPEC-495: UDP Fragmentation
An attacker may execute a UDP Fragmentation attack against a target server in an attempt to consume resources such as bandwidth and CPU. IP fragmentation occurs when an IP datagram is larger than the MTU of the route the datagram has to traverse. Typically the attacker will use large UDP packets over 1500 bytes of data which forces fragmentation as ethernet MTU is 1500 bytes. This attack is a variation on a typical UDP flood but it enables more network bandwidth to be consumed with fewer packets. Additionally it has the potential to consume server CPU resources and fill memory buffers associated with the processing and reassembling of fragmented packets.
CAPEC-496: ICMP Fragmentation
An attacker may execute a ICMP Fragmentation attack against a target with the intention of consuming resources or causing a crash. The attacker crafts a large number of identical fragmented IP packets containing a portion of a fragmented ICMP message. The attacker these sends these messages to a target host which causes the host to become non-responsive. Another vector may be sending a fragmented ICMP message to a target host with incorrect sizes in the header which causes the host to hang.
CAPEC-666: BlueSmacking
An adversary uses Bluetooth flooding to transfer large packets to Bluetooth enabled devices over the L2CAP protocol with the goal of creating a DoS. This attack must be carried out within close proximity to a Bluetooth enabled device.