CVE-2003-0718
First published: Sat Oct 16 2004(Updated: )
The WebDAV Message Handler for Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU exhaustion, application crash) via a PROPFIND request with an XML message containing XML elements with a large number of attributes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | =5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109762641822064&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17656
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17645
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4767
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1427
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1330
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-030
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0718?
CVE-2003-0718 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service by exhausting system resources.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0718?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0718, you should apply the latest patches from Microsoft for Internet Information Services version 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2003-0718?
CVE-2003-0718 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 running on Windows servers.
What attacks are possible using CVE-2003-0718?
Exploiting CVE-2003-0718 may allow attackers to send specially crafted PROPFIND requests that can lead to memory and CPU exhaustion on the server.
Is CVE-2003-0718 still a concern?
While CVE-2003-0718 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for legacy systems still running unsupported versions of IIS.
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