2.6
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2003-1582: XSS

First published: Fri Feb 05 2010(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files via an HTTP request in conjunction with a crafted DNS response, as demonstrated by injecting XSS sequences, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Information Services=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-1582?

    CVE-2003-1582 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through log injection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-1582?

    To fix CVE-2003-1582, it is recommended to disable DNS resolution for client IP addresses in Microsoft Internet Information Services 6.0.

  • What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2003-1582?

    Exploiting CVE-2003-1582 could allow attackers to inject malicious content into log files, leading to potential cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2003-1582?

    CVE-2003-1582 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Services version 6.0.

  • Can CVE-2003-1582 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2003-1582 can lead to data breaches by allowing the injection of arbitrary text, which may be utilized for further attacks or exploitation.

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