CVE-2001-0333: High severity microsoft internet information server vulnerability

Published Jun 27, 2001
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in IIS 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by encoding .. (dot dot) and "\" characters twice.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Jun 27, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 18, 2001
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-2001-0333?

CVE-2001-0333 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0333?

To fix CVE-2001-0333, upgrade to Internet Information Server version 5.1 or later, or apply security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Internet Information Server are affected by CVE-2001-0333?

CVE-2001-0333 affects Internet Information Server 5.0 and earlier, including version 4.0.

4

What techniques do attackers use to exploit CVE-2001-0333?

Attackers exploit CVE-2001-0333 by encoding .. (dot dot) and \ (backslash) characters to traverse directories and execute commands.

5

Is CVE-2001-0333 still a concern in modern systems?

CVE-2001-0333 should be a concern for legacy systems using affected versions of Internet Information Server, as they remain vulnerable if not updated.

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