3512 : Microsoft IIS ODBC Tool getdrvrs.exe DSN Creation
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11 months ago

Percent Complete

90%

Disclosure

Jan 01, 1999

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jan 01, 1999

Solution

Unknown

Description

Microsoft IIS contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to create new DSNs. The issue is due to the getdrvrs.exe utility (default installed by IIS) that allows for the creation of DSNs, without requiring authentication.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Other
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Workaround
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: remove the getdrvrs.exe script from the web server or restrict access to it.

Products

Microsoft Corporation

IIS

4.0

References

Related OSVDB ID: 41063
Other Advisory URL: http://www.wiretrip.net/rfp/txt/rfp9901.txt

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Nessus	11872

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