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RE: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address
From: "Omar A. Herrera" <omar.herrera () oissg org>
Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 18:02:29 +0100
Hi Arjun, Virtual Website != Virtual IP. The same IP can host several virtual websites that are accessed through the "Host:" header field. This is what Javier means (the GET header field in your request isn't enough). You also need to specify your website's name in the Host header field, within your HTTP request. Refer to RFC 2616 for more information and examples. Regards, Omar Herrera
-----Original Message----- From: Arjun Venkatraman [mailto:arjunishere () gmail com] Hey Javier, The IP i'm trying to reach IS one of two IPs which correspond to a virtual adress, but this is on an internal network, so the IP I am aiming for is definitely not virtual. Any other possibilities? Cheers Arjun On 5/8/06, Javier Liendo <javier () liendo net> wrote:hello arjun check if the website is a virtual website...most probably it is and that is the reason you can only get at it with the hostname and not the IP address... regards javier On 5/5/06, Arjun Venkatraman <arjunishere () gmail com> wrote:Hi all, I have a pretty basic sort of problem. While sending an HTTP request to a machine using a VBScript, when I mention the hostname in the URL, the request goes through smoothly. However, when I mention the IP address explicitly, the request does not go through. I have confirmed he IP address multiple times to make sure the error is not a typo. If the machine name had not been accessible, I would have concluded that the DNS query was the problem. But with the hostname working and the IP not working I am stumped. Any ideas? Cheers Arjun ------------------------------------------------------------------------------This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Concerned about Web Application Security? Why not go with the #1 solution - Cenzic, the only one to win theAnalyst'sChoice Award from eWeek. As attacks through web applications continueto rise,you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzichas themost comprehensive solutions to meet your application securitypenetrationtesting and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to gowith amanaged service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software (Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed servicecanhelp you: http://www.cenzic.com/news_events/wpappsec.php And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirmyourresults from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com fordetails.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Concerned about Web Application Security? Why not go with the #1 solution - Cenzic, the only one to win the Analyst's Choice Award from eWeek. As attacks through web applications continue to rise, you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic has the most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security penetration testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go with a managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software (Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service can help you: http://www.cenzic.com/news_events/wpappsec.php And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm your results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com for details. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----
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Current thread:
- Re: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Arjun Venkatraman (May 07)
- Re: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Javier Liendo (May 07)
- Re: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Arjun Venkatraman (May 08)
- Re: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Ron Nelson (May 08)
- Re: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Arjun Venkatraman (May 09)
- RE: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Admin.mmm (May 08)
- RE: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Omar A. Herrera (May 08)
- RE: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Marvin Simkin (May 08)
- Re: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Arjun Venkatraman (May 08)
- Re: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Javier Liendo (May 07)
- Re: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Thor (Hammer of God) (May 07)
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- RE: HTTP request working via hostname but not via IP address Hiten Pankhania (May 08)