5736 : Microsoft IIS Relative Path System Privilege Escalation
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13 days ago

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Disclosure

Aug 15, 2001

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 15, 2001

Solution

Unknown

Description

Microsoft IIS contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when exploiting the relative path listings in a table that lists the system files. This flaw may lead to a loss of confidentiality and/or integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
IIS
Watch-list
5.0

References

Tools & Filters

Nessus

10671 10685

Credit

  • John Waters - Deloitte and Touche
  • NSFocus Security Team - securityBrand New Doo Doonsfocus.com - NSFocus Security
  • Oded Horovitz - Entercept Security Technologies

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