First published: Fri Jan 01 1999(Updated: )
IIS 4.0 and Apache log HTTP request methods, regardless of how long they are, allowing a remote attacker to hide the URL they really request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Internet Information Server | =4.0 | |
=4.0 |
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CVE-1999-0448 refers to a vulnerability in IIS 4.0 and Apache that allows remote attackers to hide the true URL of the HTTP requests due to improper logging of request methods.
CVE-1999-0448 is considered a serious vulnerability as it allows attackers to obfuscate their actions, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
To mitigate CVE-1999-0448, it is recommended to upgrade to a more recent version of IIS or Apache that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-1999-0448 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Server version 4.0.
Yes, CVE-1999-0448 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to manipulate request logging on affected servers.