CVE-2003-0226: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Information Services vulnerability

Published May 30, 2003
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long WebDAV request with a (1) PROPFIND or (2) SEARCH method, which generates an error condition that is not properly handled.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Information Services=5.0

Event History

May 30, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jun 9, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0226?

CVE-2003-0226 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can significantly impact the availability of affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0226?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0226, it is recommended to upgrade to a supported version of Microsoft Internet Information Services or implement firewall rules to block malicious WebDAV requests.

3

What versions of IIS are affected by CVE-2003-0226?

CVE-2003-0226 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0 and 5.1.

4

Can CVE-2003-0226 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0226 can be exploited remotely by attackers who send specially crafted WebDAV requests.

5

What impact does CVE-2003-0226 have on a web server?

The exploitation of CVE-2003-0226 can lead to a denial of service, rendering the web server unresponsive to legitimate requests.

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