Microsoft IIS crashes processing some GET commands
| iis-dot-dot-crash (1638) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) could allow a remote attacker to issue a "GET ../.." command to the IIS server and cause it to crash. Concurrently, this attack will also crash any Microsoft Proxy Server running on the system. IIS 2.0 prior to Service Pack 1A is affected by this vulnerability.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Ensure that your system is using the latest available version of IIS and the latest available Microsoft Service Packs.
References:
- Cisco Network Security Database: Vulnerability: IIS Dot Dot View/Execute.
- Cisco Network Security Database: Exploit Signature: IIS Dot Dot View Attack.
- BID-2218: Microsoft IIS ../.. Denial of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-1999-0229: Denial of service in Windows NT IIS server using ..\..
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 2.0
- Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Reported:
Dec 09, 1996
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