CVE-2000-0226: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 20, 2000
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Updated

IIS 4.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by requesting a large buffer in a POST or PUT command which consumes memory, aka the "Chunked Transfer Encoding Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Information Server=4.0

Event History

Mar 20, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 2, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0226?

CVE-2000-0226 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0226?

To fix CVE-2000-0226, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for IIS 4.0.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2000-0226 represent?

CVE-2000-0226 represents a denial of service attack that exploits a buffer overflow in chunked transfer encoding.

4

Which version of IIS is affected by CVE-2000-0226?

CVE-2000-0226 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Server version 4.0.

5

Can CVE-2000-0226 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-0226 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted POST or PUT requests.

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