CVE-2000-0858
First published: Tue Nov 14 2000(Updated: )
Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in IIS by sending it a series of malformed requests which cause INETINFO.EXE to fail, aka the "Invalid URL" vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Server | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0858?
CVE-2000-0858 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can significantly affect server availability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0858?
To fix CVE-2000-0858, it is recommended to apply the latest patches from Microsoft for both Windows NT 4.0 and Internet Information Server 4.0.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0858?
CVE-2000-0858 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Internet Information Server 4.0.
Can CVE-2000-0858 be exploited by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2000-0858 can be exploited by remote attackers through malformed HTTP requests aimed at the server.
What does CVE-2000-0858 do?
CVE-2000-0858 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the INETINFO.EXE process.
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