CVE-2000-0122: Medium severity Microsoft FrontPage vulnerability
Frontpage Server Extensions allows remote attackers to determine the physical path of a virtual directory via a GET request to the htimage.exe CGI program.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
Frontpage Server Extensionsfrom your environment.Uninstall Frontpage Server Extensions if they are not required on the server.
- Configuration
Disable or remove the htimage.exe CGI from the web server, or configure the web server to deny HTTP GET requests to htimage.exe to prevent disclosure of physical paths.
Frontpage Server Extensions (htimage.exe CGI) htimage.exe access = disabled - Compensating control
Block or restrict access to htimage.exe at the network edge or web application firewall, or apply web server ACLs to allow access only from trusted administrative IPs.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0122?
CVE-2000-0122 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0122?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0122, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Microsoft FrontPage or disable the htimage.exe script.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0122?
CVE-2000-0122 affects Microsoft FrontPage versions 98 and 2000.
What is the impact of CVE-2000-0122?
The impact of CVE-2000-0122 is that it allows remote attackers to determine the physical path of a virtual directory.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2000-0122?
Yes, there are public exploits available that demonstrate the ability to enumerate the physical paths of directories through CVE-2000-0122.