What does this site's "Bad Request" error mean?

rsherid · rsherid #1 (**permalink**)

08-21-2010, 10:50 PM

For the last week or so, everytime I go to forums.hipinion.com, I get this error:

Bad Request

Your browser sent a request that this server could not understand.
Size of a request header field exceeds server limit.
Cookie: __utma=24852781.665981920.1268694499.1282238477.12 82445291.527; __utmb=24852781.1.10.1282445291; __utmc=24852781; __utmz=24852781.1268694499.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utm ccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none); phpbb3_5ouhf_k=; phpbb3_5ouhf_sid=009f2062971812b8e96912a5070ee005; phpbb3_5ouhf_track=tf%3A%281%3A%285vo%3A1...
Apache/2.2.8 (Ubuntu) mod_jk/1.2.25 mod_python/3.3.1 Python/2.5.2 PHP/5.2.4-2ubuntu5.9 with Suhosin-Patch mod_ssl/2.2.8 OpenSSL/0.9.8g mod_perl/2.0.3 Perl/v5.8.8 Server at default Port 80

I have no idea what it means, but it won't let me move past it. The site usually gets fixed within a day or two if it's down.

McYukon · McYukon #2 (**permalink**)

08-21-2010, 11:11 PM

The error is explained in detail here, basically something on your side of the internet is screwing the URL request that the browser sends.
HTTP Error 400 Bad request Explained

rsherid · rsherid #3 (**permalink**)

08-24-2010, 10:51 AM

How else can I fix it? I read that link and my cache's been cleared and it only happens on that one site.

vansmith · vansmith #4 (**permalink**)

08-24-2010, 11:47 AM

You need to clear your cookies as this is the problem. Depending on the browser you're using, you may be able to remove the specific cookie. What browser are you using?

rsherid · rsherid #5 (**permalink**)

08-24-2010, 04:00 PM

I'm using Safari. Cleared the cookies and the site worked for a few minutes then I got that error again. Which cookie should I delete and where is it?

vansmith · vansmith #6 (**permalink**)

08-24-2010, 04:59 PM

No idea. Open up Safari preferences > Security > Show Cookies and search for hipinion. Delete all the hipinion cookies as a start.

rsherid #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 06, 2008 Posts: 731 Mac Specs: 13" MBP - 2.7 Ghz, Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM.	08-21-2010, 10:50 PM For the last week or so, everytime I go to forums.hipinion.com, I get this error: Bad Request Your browser sent a request that this server could not understand. Size of a request header field exceeds server limit. Cookie: __utma=24852781.665981920.1268694499.1282238477.12 82445291.527; __utmb=24852781.1.10.1282445291; __utmc=24852781; __utmz=24852781.1268694499.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)\|utm ccn=(direct)\|utmcmd=(none); phpbb3_5ouhf_k=; phpbb3_5ouhf_sid=009f2062971812b8e96912a5070ee005; phpbb3_5ouhf_track=tf%3A%281%3A%285vo%3A1... Apache/2.2.8 (Ubuntu) mod_jk/1.2.25 mod_python/3.3.1 Python/2.5.2 PHP/5.2.4-2ubuntu5.9 with Suhosin-Patch mod_ssl/2.2.8 OpenSSL/0.9.8g mod_perl/2.0.3 Perl/v5.8.8 Server at default Port 80 I have no idea what it means, but it won't let me move past it. The site usually gets fixed within a day or two if it's down. Last edited by bobtomay; 08-22-2010 at 07:14 AM.
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McYukon #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2009 Location: Near Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 2,031 Mac Specs: Late 2008 MBP 15" - 2.4 GHz C2D - 8 GB RAM - 60 GB SSD & 500 GB HD - Mac OS 10.8.1 - 32 GB iTouch 4G	08-21-2010, 11:11 PM The error is explained in detail here, basically something on your side of the internet is screwing the URL request that the browser sends. HTTP Error 400 Bad request Explained ~Alex Use the reputation system if a post helps you! Mac Forums IRC Channel - Help build it by hanging out with us The next sentence is true. The previous sentence is false.
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vansmith #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,281 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	08-24-2010, 11:47 AM You need to clear your cookies as this is the problem. Depending on the browser you're using, you may be able to remove the specific cookie. What browser are you using? Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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vansmith #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,281 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	08-24-2010, 04:59 PM No idea. Open up Safari preferences > Security > Show Cookies and search for hipinion. Delete all the hipinion cookies as a start. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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rsherid #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 06, 2008 Posts: 731 Mac Specs: 13" MBP - 2.7 Ghz, Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM.	08-24-2010, 04:00 PM I'm using Safari. Cleared the cookies and the site worked for a few minutes then I got that error again. Which cookie should I delete and where is it?
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