CVE-1999-1148
First published: Fri Dec 31 1999(Updated: )
FTP service in IIS 4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via many passive (PASV) connections at the same time.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | <=4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1148?
CVE-1999-1148 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to resource exhaustion risks.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1148?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1148, consider upgrading to a more recent version of IIS that is not vulnerable.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1148?
CVE-1999-1148 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 4.0 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-1148 exploit?
CVE-1999-1148 is exploited through simultaneous passive (PASV) FTP connections that overload the server.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1148?
A possible workaround for CVE-1999-1148 is to limit the number of concurrent FTP connections to reduce the risk of resource exhaustion.
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