First published: Wed Jan 26 2000(Updated: )
Sample Internet Data Query (IDQ) scripts in IIS 3 and 4 allow remote attackers to read files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
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 |
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The severity of CVE-2000-0126 is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
To fix CVE-2000-0126, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Internet Information Server that is not affected by this vulnerability.
CVE-2000-0126 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 3.0 and 4.0.
CVE-2000-0126 describes a dot dot attack, which exploits the ability to read files by manipulating directory paths.
Yes, CVE-2000-0126 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read files without proper authorization.