Apache Killer
Layer 7 · Application
Description
Exploits weaknesses in Apache servers by sending malicious HTTP range headers, leading to server crashes.
Mitigation Capabilities
- Anycast: No, doesn't directly mitigate application-layer attacks.
- NGINX Proxy: Yes, can block malformed range headers.
- HAProxy: Partially, can block connections but not specific to range header attacks.
- IDS Suricata: Yes, detects malformed HTTP headers.
- WAF: Yes, effective at blocking malformed HTTP headers.
- OWASP Rules: Yes, specific rules can block malicious headers.
- Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Protection: Yes, can block malicious HTTP patterns with specific rules.
Solutions
Update Apache servers to patch vulnerabilities and use WAFs to block malicious headers.
Why WEDOS Protection?
WEDOS Protection provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like Apache Killer , WEDOS offers scalable global filtering combined with advanced detection strategies and 24/7 support.
Can WEDOS Protection help?
✅ WEDOS Protection is highly effective against this attack due to global Anycast and intelligent filtering.
WEDOS
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