CVE-2000-0226: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 20, 2000
·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.