CVE-2002-0073: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Information Services vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2002
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Updated

The FTP service in Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows attackers who have established an FTP session to cause a denial of service via a specially crafted status request containing glob characters.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Apr 22, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0073?

The severity of CVE-2002-0073 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0073?

To fix CVE-2002-0073, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for IIS 4.0, 5.0, and 5.1.

3

What versions of IIS are affected by CVE-2002-0073?

CVE-2002-0073 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 4.0, 5.0, and 5.1.

4

Can CVE-2002-0073 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0073 can be exploited remotely by attackers who have established an FTP session.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2002-0073?

The consequences of CVE-2002-0073 include a denial of service condition that can disrupt FTP services.

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