Microsoft IIS Remote Administration Tool allows attacker to reset administrative password
| iis-admin-password-reset (12687) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) could allow a remote attacker to modify the Microsoft Windows server administrative password, caused by a vulnerability in the IIS Remote Administration Tool. A remote attacker could send a request for the user_setpassword.asp file and modify the administrative password, without having to provide the existing password. This would cause the victim to become locked out of their account, once the victim attempts to log in.
Consequences:
Data Manipulation
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Jul 22 2003 - 17:12:40 CDT : IIS 6.0 Web Admin Multiple vulnerabilities.
- BID-8244: Microsoft Multiple IIS 6.0 Web Admin Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft IIS 6.0
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Reported:
Jul 22, 2003
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net