CVE-2005-4360: High severity Microsoft Internet Information Services vulnerability
The URL parser in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.1 on Windows XP Professional SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple requests to ".dll" followed by arguments such as "~0" through "~9", which causes ntdll.dll to produce a return value that is not correctly handled by IIS, as demonstrated using "/vtibin/.dll//~0". NOTE: the consequence was originally believed to be only a denial of service (application crash and reboot).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4360?
CVE-2005-4360 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4360?
To mitigate CVE-2005-4360, ensure that you apply necessary patches provided by Microsoft for IIS 5.1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-4360?
CVE-2005-4360 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.1 running on Windows XP Professional SP2.
Can CVE-2005-4360 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4360 can be exploited remotely by sending multiple requests to vulnerable IIS servers.
What are the symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2005-4360?
Exploitation of CVE-2005-4360 may lead to unexpected behavior of the IIS server, including crashes or unauthorized code execution.