Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) redirect buffer overflow
| iis-redirect-bo (16578) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking in the redirect function. By sending a specially-crafted message, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patches for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-021. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin 0-179: Microsoft Update for IIS 4.0 (841373).
- IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force Database: Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) MS04-021 patch is not installed.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-021: Security Update for IIS 4.0 (841373).
- BID-10706: Microsoft IIS 4 Redirect Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0205: Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the redirect function.
- SA12061: Microsoft Internet Information Server Redirection Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- US-CERT VU#717748: Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 contains a buffer overflow in the redirect function
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a Server
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a Workstation
Reported:
Jul 13, 2004
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