CVE-2001-0333
First published: Wed Jun 27 2001(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in IIS 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by encoding .. (dot dot) and "\" characters twice.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | <=5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-12.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2708
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98992056521300&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A78
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A37
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1051
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1018
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6534
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-026
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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