CVE-2002-0079: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 22 2002(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-09.html
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/Microsoft-IIS-vulnerabilities-MS02-018.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/610291
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8795.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4485
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101846993304518&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A25
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-018
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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