CVE-2005-1215: High severity Microsoft ISA Server vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2005
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Updated

Microsoft ISA Server 2000 allows remote attackers to poison the ISA cache or bypass content restriction policies via a malformed HTTP request packet containing multiple Content-Length headers.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft ISA Server=2000

Remediation

Event History

Jun 14, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1215?

CVE-2005-1215 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow cache poisoning and policy bypass.

2

How does CVE-2005-1215 affect Microsoft ISA Server 2000?

CVE-2005-1215 allows remote attackers to exploit multiple Content-Length headers in HTTP requests to compromise caching mechanisms.

3

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2005-1215?

The risks include unauthorized access to restricted content and the possibility of serving incorrect data from the ISA cache.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2005-1215?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1215, upgrade Microsoft ISA Server to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-1215 if I cannot immediately upgrade?

Implementing strict input validation and monitoring for unusual HTTP requests can help temporarily mitigate the risks of CVE-2005-1215.

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