CVE-2003-1566: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Information Services vulnerability
Published Jan 15, 2009
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 does not log requests that use the TRACK method, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information without detection.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Information Services=5.0
Event History
Jan 15, 2009
CVE Published
12:30 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1566?
CVE-2003-1566 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-1566?
To mitigate CVE-2003-1566, disable the TRACK method in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2003-1566?
CVE-2003-1566 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.0.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2003-1566?
The impact of CVE-2003-1566 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information without being logged.
5
Is CVE-2003-1566 still a concern today?
While CVE-2003-1566 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for systems that still run unsupported or outdated versions of IIS.