Title: Microsoft IIS ExAir search.asp Direct Request DoS
Info
Disclosure
Jan 26, 1999
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Jan 26, 1999
Solution
Unknown
Description
Microsoft IIS contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The issue is due to the presence of a default script (search.asp) of a sample site named "ExAir". If the script is called without having the proper DLL files running, it will cause the server CPU to increase to 100% usage.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
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: Delete the sample scripts from the web server, or restrict access to them.