CVE-1999-0450
First published: Tue Jan 26 1999(Updated: )
In IIS, an attacker could determine a real path using a request for a non-existent URL that would be interpreted by Perl (perl.exe).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =3.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =2.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0450?
CVE-1999-0450 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-1999-0450 affect IIS versions?
CVE-1999-0450 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services versions 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0.
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-1999-0450?
An attacker can exploit CVE-1999-0450 to discover real paths by probing for non-existent URLs.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0450?
To fix CVE-1999-0450, update to a patched version of Microsoft Internet Information Services.
Is CVE-1999-0450 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0450 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted requests to the IIS server.
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