CVE-2000-0778: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Information Services vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2000
·Updated
IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to obtain source code for .ASP files and other scripts via an HTTP GET request with a "Translate: f" header, aka the "Specialized Header" vulnerability.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Information Services=5.0
Remediation
Event History
Oct 13, 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-2000-0778?
CVE-2000-0778 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized access to potentially sensitive source code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0778?
To fix CVE-2000-0778, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of IIS that does not have this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2000-0778?
CVE-2000-0778 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.0.
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What type of attack is possible with CVE-2000-0778?
CVE-2000-0778 allows remote attackers to access the source code of ASP files and other scripts through specially crafted HTTP requests.
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When was CVE-2000-0778 discovered?
CVE-2000-0778 was discovered and reported in the year 2000.