Use KillProcess utility to close or terminate hung and run-away processes.
KillProcess is a command line utility that can be used to terminate running
processes. Best of all KillProcess attempts to close processes gratefully before
terminating them forcibly. KillProcess can kill multiple instances of the same process.
Download
KillProcess.exe (16 KB).
Here is the help screen containing complete description and examples
Usage: KillProcess [/T timeout] process
Command line parameters:
Securing an application against strings like ..-2F..-2F requires a multi-layered defense strategy:
The keyword sequence "-include-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Froot-2F" is not a standard literary phrase, but rather a representation of a or Directory Traversal attack string. Specifically, it uses URL-encoded characters ( -2F representing / ) to attempt to "escape" a web application's intended directory and access restricted system files—in this case, the root directory. -include-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Froot-2F
: This is the URL-encoded version of ../ . By repeating this sequence, the attacker moves up several levels. Securing an application against strings like
: Attackers can read sensitive configuration files, database credentials, and system passwords. and system passwords.
Run KillProcess.exe without parameters from the DOS command prompt to see full description of the supported parameters.