Application Layer Denial-of-Service Attacks and Defense Mechanisms
Nikhil Tripathi, Neminath Hubballi
Abstract
Application layer Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks are generated by exploiting vulnerabilities of the protocol implementation or its design. Unlike volumetric DoS attacks, these are stealthy in nature and target a specific application running on the victim. There are several attacks discovered against popular application layer protocols in recent years. In this article, we provide a structured and comprehensive survey of the existing application layer DoS attacks and defense mechanisms. We classify existing attacks and defense mechanisms into different categories, describe their working, and compare them based on relevant parameters. We conclude the article with directions for future research.
Topics & Concepts
Denial-of-service attackComputer scienceApplication layerComputer securityLayer (electronics)Protocol (science)Service (business)Fuzz testingService layerTransport Layer SecurityComputer networkWorld Wide WebSoftware engineeringQuality of serviceOperating systemEncryptionThe InternetSoftwareSoftware deploymentAlternative medicineEconomicsEconomyOrganic chemistryMedicineChemistryPathologyNetwork Security and Intrusion DetectionAdvanced Malware Detection TechniquesInternet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting