IT6 IT0 Computer Security: CPDoS Vulnerability and Mitigation Report

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Cache Poisoned Denial of Service (CPDoS) vulnerability, focusing on its impact on computer security and web applications. The report begins by explaining Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), detailing their principles, architecture, and importance in modern web infrastructure, including examples of their use. It then delves into the specifics of the CPDoS exploit, outlining how attackers can leverage vulnerabilities to compromise web servers and disrupt services. The report further explores the various types of CPDoS attacks, including HTTP Header Oversize (HHO), HTTP Meta character (HMC), and HTTP method override (HMO), and how they are executed. It then provides a critical discussion of potential solutions to mitigate CPDoS attacks, such as the utilization of effective status codes and the design and implementation of web application firewalls. Finally, the report analyzes the likely future importance and effectiveness of CPDoS, considering its evolving nature and the ongoing challenges it poses to online security, including predictions on its impact. The report is well-researched, citing relevant literature and providing a detailed overview of the topic.