OWASPASVS 5.0 requirement

ASVS-V5.2.1 The application will only accept files of a size which it can process without causing a loss of performance or a denial of service attack.

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Standard: OWASP ASVS 5.0
Chapter: V5 File Handling
Section: V5.2 File Upload and Content
Level: L1 (requirement applies from this verification level up)

Requirement

Verify that the application will only accept files of a size which it can process without causing a loss of performance or a denial of service attack.