Winmsdp.exe sample application for IIS/SiteServer allows remote access to files
| iis-samples-winmsdp (3271) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The Winmsdp.exe sample program shipped with Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Server) and SiteServer can be remotely exploited to read arbitrary files on vulnerable servers. This executable file is one of several exploitable sample files distributed with these servers.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Remove all sample code, example applications, tutorials, documentation, and files from production Web servers. As a rule, sample code, sample applications, sample documentation, and sample files should not be installed on production Web servers.
References:
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 231368: Solution Available for File Viewers Vulnerability.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS99-013: Solution Available for File Viewers Vulnerability.
- CVE-1999-1451: The Winmsdp.exe sample file in IIS 4.0 and Site Server 3.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
- Microsoft Site Server
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Reported:
May 07, 1999
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