CVE-2002-1181: XSS
First published: Sat Nov 02 2002(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administrative web pages for Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 through 5.1 allow remote attackers to execute HTML script as other users through (1) a certain ASP file in the IISHELP virtual directory, or (2) possibly other unknown attack vectors.
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.iss.net/security_center/static/10501.php
- http://www.lac.co.jp/security/intelligence/SNSAdvisory/58.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-011.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6068
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6072
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103651224215736&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A944
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A942
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-062
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1181?
CVE-2002-1181 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute scripts as other users.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1181?
To remediate CVE-2002-1181, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Microsoft Internet Information Services or apply available patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1181?
CVE-2002-1181 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 4.0 and 5.0.
Can CVE-2002-1181 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1181 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2002-1181?
CVE-2002-1181 can lead to cross-site scripting attacks, enabling an attacker to execute malicious HTML and scripts in the context of other users.
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