First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Off-by-one error in the CodeBrws.asp sample script in Microsoft IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to view the source code for files with extensions containing with one additional character after .html, .htm, .asp, or .inc, such as .aspx files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =5.0 |
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CVE-2002-1745 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to potential information disclosure risks.
To mitigate CVE-2002-1745, it is recommended to upgrade from Microsoft IIS 5.0 to a newer version that does not contain this vulnerability.
CVE-2002-1745 affects files with extensions such as .html, .htm, .asp, and .inc, particularly with an additional character in their names.
CVE-2002-1745 can be exploited by remote attackers looking to view the source code of sensitive files hosted on vulnerable IIS servers.
While CVE-2002-1745 primarily affects older systems, it remains a concern for organizations still using Microsoft IIS 5.0.