HTTP CONNECT Proxy Detection

The remote service supports the HTTP CONNECT method for tunneling connections through an HTTP connection. %NASLMINLEVEL 70300 C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include'deprecatednasllevel.inc'; include"compat.inc"; if description scriptid34473; scriptversion"1.10";...

Blue Coat ProxySG proxy server protection bypass

It's possible to bypass target port limitations with HTTP CONNECT method...

Multiple vendors' HTTP content/virus scanners do not check data tunneled via HTTP CONNECT method

Overview Multiple vendors' HTTP anti-virus and content filters do not inspect the contents of HTTP CONNECT method tunnels. As a result, viruses or other restricted HTTP content may not be blocked as specified by policy. Description Many anti-virus and content filter products that are designed to...