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Last Modified |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). The server fails to validate the length of GET requests, resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the server to consume all available resources on the host, resulting in a loss of availability.
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Classification |
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Upgrade to service pack 5 or higher, or version 5.0 or higher, as they have been reported to fix this vulnerability. Additionally, a patch has been made available by Microsoft. An upgrade or patch is required as there are no known workarounds.
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Products |
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Internet Information Server
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3.0 |
4.0 |
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Credit |
Unknown or Incomplete
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BlogsProvided by Technorati
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