COMMAND

    Apache httpd

SYSTEMS AFFECTED

    Apache Web server prior to 1.2.5

PROBLEM

    By requesting a URL which contains thousands of slashes ('/'),  an
    Apache Web server  can be put  into a state  where it will  use an
    increasing amount  of CPU  time.   This can  deny service to other
    users.

    This attack can cause your  web server to become inaccessible,  or
    at least painfully slow.

SOLUTION

    Upgrade your Apache server to 1.2.5 or later.