Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) fails to properly log HTTP TRACK requests
| iis-improper-httptrack-logging (14077) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) fails to properly log HTTP TRACK requests. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP TRACK request, a remote attacker could cause the server to disclose sensitive information without the request being logged.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, IIS 4.0
- Microsoft, IIS 5.0
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft IIS (6.0 or later), available from the Microsoft Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- AQTRONIX Security Advisory AQ-2003-02, Microsoft IIS Logging Failure at http://www.aqtronix.com/Advisories/AQ-2003-02.txt.
- BID-9313: Microsoft IIS Failure To Log Undocumented TRACK Requests Vulnerability
- US-CERT VU#288308: Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) vulnerable to cross-site scripting via HTTP TRACK method
Reported:
Dec 28, 2003
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