CVE-2003-1566: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Information Services vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2009
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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
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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While CVE-2003-1566 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for systems that still run unsupported or outdated versions of IIS.

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