What is the severity of CVE-2001-0004?

CVE-2001-0004 has a medium severity rating, as it allows attackers to read sensitive source code.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0004?

To fix CVE-2001-0004, you should upgrade to a newer version of IIS that does not have this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0004?

CVE-2001-0004 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0 and Internet Information Server 4.0.

What exploit does CVE-2001-0004 contain?

CVE-2001-0004 allows attackers to exploit the .HTR ISAPI extension to read the source code by manipulating the URL.

Can CVE-2001-0004 be mitigated without upgrading?

Mitigation for CVE-2001-0004 may include restricting access to the .HTR extension and implementing additional network security measures.

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CVE-2001-0004

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

12/2/2001

18/9/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0004

First published: Mon Feb 12 2001(Updated: )

IIS 5.0 and 4.0 allows remote attackers to read the source code for executable web server programs by appending "%3F+.htr" to the requested URL, which causes the files to be parsed by the .HTR ISAPI extension, aka a variant of the "File Fragment Reading via .HTR" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Internet Information Services	=4.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)	=5.0

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What is the severity of CVE-2001-0004?
CVE-2001-0004 has a medium severity rating, as it allows attackers to read sensitive source code.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0004?
To fix CVE-2001-0004, you should upgrade to a newer version of IIS that does not have this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0004?
CVE-2001-0004 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0 and Internet Information Server 4.0.
What exploit does CVE-2001-0004 contain?
CVE-2001-0004 allows attackers to exploit the .HTR ISAPI extension to read the source code by manipulating the URL.
Can CVE-2001-0004 be mitigated without upgrading?
Mitigation for CVE-2001-0004 may include restricting access to the .HTR extension and implementing additional network security measures.

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