CVE-2000-0886: High severity Microsoft Internet Information Server vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000
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Updated

IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed request for an executable file whose name is appended with operating system commands, aka the "Web Server File Request Parsing" vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Information Server=4.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services=5.0

Event History

Dec 19, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0886?

CVE-2000-0886 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0886?

To fix CVE-2000-0886, you should upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Internet Information Services that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of IIS are affected by CVE-2000-0886?

CVE-2000-0886 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0 and Internet Information Server 4.0.

4

What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2000-0886?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2000-0886 to execute arbitrary commands on the server through crafted requests.

5

When was CVE-2000-0886 discovered?

CVE-2000-0886 was disclosed in the year 2000.

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