> Source: [sk179204](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk179204)

# sk179204 - "epupdates" error shows repeatedly in the server_messages.log on the Endpoint Security Server, which might cause high CPU consumption

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk179204 |
| Date Created | 2022-05-16 |
| Last Modified | 2023-01-04 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Endpoint Security |
| Versions | R81.10 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |
| Platform | Open Server |

## Symptoms

- * "epupdates" error shows repeatedly in the server_messages.log on the Endpoint Security Server, which might cause high CPU consumption
* In `$UEPMDIR/logs/server_messages.log`, these error messages show:   
  `ERROR ajp-nio2-127.0.0.1-8009-exec-158`` - `**Invalid file DL url. Cause: For input string: "epupdates"**

## Cause

A request from the client, which should be redirected by Apache, is sent to the server instead.

## Solution

[Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for this issue.

A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.  
For faster resolution and verification, collect [Endpoint Security Server log files](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk158572&partition=Advanced&product=Endpoint "sk158572") from the Endpoint Security Server involved in the case.

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