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Abstract

This research explores CVE as target for denial of service attack on perimeter infrastructure as part of penetration testing. Exploit of CVE susceptible to DoS attack is analysed and payload extracted to be used as bullet. We employed the Low Orbit Ion Cannon (LOIC) as our attack tool. The fire control of LOIC is enhanced to accept the payload for automated firing. System inventory of the target organization and information on the CVE are used to position the cannon and target evaluation is performed on both sides of the target.