What is the severity of CVE-2002-1694?

CVE-2002-1694 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to modify log file contents.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1694?

To fix CVE-2002-1694, configure Microsoft Internet Information Server to restrict permissions on log files and ensure they are not set to FILE_SHARE_READ or FILE_SHARE_WRITE.

What versions of Microsoft Internet Information Server are affected by CVE-2002-1694?

CVE-2002-1694 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 4.0 and 5.0.

Can CVE-2002-1694 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1694 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can access the log files.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2002-1694?

Exploiting CVE-2002-1694 may allow attackers to alter log file contents, compromising the integrity of logs and potentially covering up malicious actions.

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CVE-2002-1694

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

21/6/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1694

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 opens log files with FILE_SHARE_READ and FILE_SHARE_WRITE permissions, which could allow remote attackers to modify the log file contents while IIS is running.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)	=5.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services	=4.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services	=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1694?
CVE-2002-1694 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to modify log file contents.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1694?
To fix CVE-2002-1694, configure Microsoft Internet Information Server to restrict permissions on log files and ensure they are not set to FILE_SHARE_READ or FILE_SHARE_WRITE.
What versions of Microsoft Internet Information Server are affected by CVE-2002-1694?
CVE-2002-1694 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 4.0 and 5.0.
Can CVE-2002-1694 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1694 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can access the log files.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2002-1694?
Exploiting CVE-2002-1694 may allow attackers to alter log file contents, compromising the integrity of logs and potentially covering up malicious actions.

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