CVE-2000-0098
First published: Wed Jan 26 2000(Updated: )
Microsoft Index Server allows remote attackers to determine the real path for a web directory via a request to an Internet Data Query file that does not exist.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Index Server | =2.0 | |
| =2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0098?
CVE-2000-0098 is considered to be of moderate severity as it allows attackers to gain information about the directory structure.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0098?
To fix CVE-2000-0098, update Microsoft Index Server to the latest version or apply the Microsoft security patch as detailed in security updates.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0098?
CVE-2000-0098 affects Microsoft Index Server version 2.0.
Can CVE-2000-0098 lead to further attacks?
Yes, CVE-2000-0098 can potentially lead to further attacks by disclosing directory paths which can be exploited.
What kind of information can be disclosed through CVE-2000-0098?
CVE-2000-0098 can disclose the real path of web directories, which can inform attackers about the server's file structure.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft index server
- version/microsoft index server/2.0