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CVE-2002-2081

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

cphost.dll in Microsoft Site Server 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) via an HTTP POST of a file with a long TargetURL parameter, which causes Site Server to abort and leaves the uploaded file in c:\temp.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0-apha
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0-sp1
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0-sp1_alpha
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0-sp2
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0-sp2_alpha
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0-sp3
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0-sp3_alpha
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0-sp4
Microsoft Site Server Commerce=3.0-sp4_alpha
Microsoft Commerce Server=3.0
Microsoft Commerce Server=3.0-alpha
Microsoft Commerce Server=3.0-sp1_alpha
Microsoft Commerce Server=3.0-sp2_alpha
Microsoft Commerce Server=3.0-sp3_alpha
Microsoft Commerce Server=3.0-sp4_alpha

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2081?

    CVE-2002-2081 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that can cause disk consumption on the affected server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2081?

    To fix CVE-2002-2081, it is recommended to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Microsoft Site Server.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2002-2081?

    CVE-2002-2081 affects various versions of Microsoft Site Server 3.0, including SP1, SP2, SP3, and SP4.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-2081 facilitate?

    CVE-2002-2081 allows remote attackers to execute an HTTP POST attack that can lead to a denial of service.

  • Where does the vulnerability in CVE-2002-2081 leave the uploaded files?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2002-2081 leaves the uploaded files in the c:\temp directory of the server.

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