CVE-2002-1180
First published: Tue Nov 12 2002(Updated: )
A typographical error in the script source access permissions for Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0 does not properly exclude .COM files, which allows attackers with only write permissions to upload malicious .COM files, aka "Script Source Access Vulnerability."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10504.php
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-011.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6068
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6071
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A931
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-062
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1180?
CVE-2002-1180 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1180?
To fix CVE-2002-1180, you should update Internet Information Server to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-1180?
CVE-2002-1180 can be exploited by attackers who have write permissions to upload and execute malicious .COM files.
Which versions of Internet Information Server are affected by CVE-2002-1180?
CVE-2002-1180 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.0.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1180?
A potential workaround for CVE-2002-1180 is to restrict write permissions on affected directories.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/author
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft internet information services (iis)
- version/microsoft internet information services (iis)/5.0