CVE-1999-0281
First published: Sun Jun 01 1997(Updated: )
Denial of service in IIS using long URLs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =3.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0281?
CVE-1999-0281 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting IIS and Internet Information Services.
How does CVE-1999-0281 exploit system vulnerabilities?
CVE-1999-0281 exploits the system by sending excessively long URLs, causing the server to become unresponsive.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0281?
CVE-1999-0281 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server 3.0 and Internet Information Services 2.0.
How do I remediate CVE-1999-0281?
To remediate CVE-1999-0281, upgrade to a version of IIS that is not susceptible to this vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0281?
The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0281 include downtime and loss of availability for web services hosted on the affected systems.
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