strange errors on my linux server

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by trichnosis, Apr 12, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi;

    When I checked my linux server error log, I see errors like

    [Thu Apr 12 19:09:54 2007] [error] [client 88.244.8.132] File does not exist: /home/ulas/public_html/_vti_bin/owssvr.dll
    [Thu Apr 12 19:09:53 2007] [error] [client 85.107.176.205] File does not exist: /home/ulas/public_html/404.shtml
    [Thu Apr 12 19:19:38 2007] [error] [client 85.103.90.151] File does not exist: /home/ulas/public_html/_vti_bin/owssvr.dll
    [Thu Apr 12 19:19:39 2007] [error] [client 85.103.90.151] File does not exist: /home/ulas/public_html/MSOffice/cltreq.asp
    [Thu Apr 12 19:49:40 2007] [error] [client 85.103.90.151] File does not exist: /home/ulas/public_html/_vti_bin/owssvr.dll

    what do they mean ? and How do i fix these errors?

    Thanks for help
     
    trichnosis, Apr 12, 2007 IP
  2. Snout

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    It seems those are logged attempts to access files that do not exist. You cant really fix it since its not your fault. Anyone can attempt to access a file that doesnt exist (wrong browser configuration, spam, infected boxes scans etc.) and it will write and error log line for it.

    Just check and clean this log periodically.
     
    Snout, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    Yep...bad bots scanning for vulnerabilities or external dead links.
     
    agnivo007, Apr 13, 2007 IP