CVE-2002-0419: Infoleak
First published: Tue Jun 11 2002(Updated: )
Information leaks in IIS 4 through 5.1 allow remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information or more easily conduct brute force attacks via responses from the server in which (2) in certain configurations, the server IP address is provided as the realm for Basic authentication, which could reveal real IP addresses that were obscured by NAT, or (3) when NTLM authentication is used, the NetBIOS name of the server and its Windows NT domain are revealed in response to an Authorization request. NOTE: this entry originally contained a vector (1) in which the server reveals whether it supports Basic or NTLM authentication through 401 Access Denied error messages. CVE has REJECTED this vector; it is not a vulnerability because the information is already available through legitimate use, since authentication cannot proceed without specifying a scheme that is supported by both the client and the server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =4.0-alpha | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0419?
CVE-2002-0419 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential for leaking sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0419?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0419, ensure proper configuration of IIS to prevent sensitive information disclosure in authentication responses.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0419?
CVE-2002-0419 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services versions 4.0 and 5.0.
Can CVE-2002-0419 lead to brute force attacks?
Yes, CVE-2002-0419 can aid attackers in conducting brute force attacks by revealing server IP addresses in certain configurations.
What types of information can be leaked by CVE-2002-0419?
CVE-2002-0419 can leak potentially sensitive information contained in server responses related to Basic authentication.
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