CVE-2002-0079: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 22, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the chunked encoding transfer mechanism in Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 and 5.0 Active Server Pages allows attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

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-2002-0079?

CVE-2002-0079 has a high severity rating because it allows for denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0079?

To fix CVE-2002-0079, apply the latest patches released by Microsoft for Internet Information Server 4.0 and 5.0.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2002-0079?

CVE-2002-0079 affects Internet Information Server 4.0 and 5.0, specifically with Active Server Pages.

4

Is CVE-2002-0079 still a risk today?

While CVE-2002-0079 is an older vulnerability, systems running vulnerable versions of IIS could still be at risk if not updated.

5

What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2002-0079?

The exploit mechanism for CVE-2002-0079 involves a buffer overflow via the chunked encoding transfer mechanism.

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