Microsoft IIS and SiteServer Showcode.asp sample file allows remote file viewing
| iis-samples-showcode (2381) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The showcode.asp sample file shipped with Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) and SiteServer can be remotely exploited to read arbitrary files on vulnerable servers. This file is one of several sample files distributed with IIS and SiteServer that allow remote file viewing.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, IIS 4.0
- Microsoft, Site Server
- Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0
Remedy:
Remove the showcode.asp file from your servers. As a rule, sample code and example applications should not be installed on production servers.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- @stake, Inc./L0pht Security Advisory 05/07/99, Microsoft IIS 4.0 Web Server at http://www.webproxy.com/research/advisories/1999/showcode.txt.
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 231368, Solution Available for File Viewers Vulnerability at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];231368.
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 232449, Sample ASP Code May be Used to View Unsecured Server Files at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];232449.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS99-013, Patches Available for File Viewers Vulnerability at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms99-013.mspx.
- WebTrends Press Release, WebTrends Corporation Discovers New Microsoft Site Server & IIS Security Vulnerabilities at http://www.webtrends.com/news/releases/release.asp?id=81.
- BID-167: NT IIS Showcode ASP Vulnerability
- CVE-1999-0736: The showcode.asp sample file in IIS and Site Server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
Reported:
May 07, 1999
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