CVE-1999-0874: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 16 1999(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in IIS 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed request for files with .HTR, .IDC, or .STM extensions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Server | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| =4.0 | ||
| =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.eeye.com/html/Research/Advisories/AD06081999.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/j-048.shtml
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A915
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q234905
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-019
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ234905
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0874?
CVE-1999-0874 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0874?
To fix CVE-1999-0874, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Internet Information Server that does not have this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0874?
CVE-1999-0874 affects users of Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 and certain versions of Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 that rely on this server.
What type of attack exploits CVE-1999-0874?
CVE-1999-0874 is exploited through buffer overflow attacks using malformed HTTP requests targeting specific file extensions.
Can CVE-1999-0874 lead to data loss?
While CVE-1999-0874 primarily causes denial of service, it may potentially lead to data loss if the service is disrupted during critical operations.
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