CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4300

First published: Mon Sep 29 2008(Updated: )

A certain ActiveX control in adsiis.dll in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a long string in the second argument to the GetObject method. NOTE: this issue was disclosed by an unreliable researcher, so it might be incorrect.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4300?

    CVE-2008-4300 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4300?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-4300, consider applying any available patches or updates for Microsoft Internet Information Services.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4300?

    The potential impact of CVE-2008-4300 includes causing a denial of service that may lead to browser crashes.

  • Which versions of IIS are affected by CVE-2008-4300?

    CVE-2008-4300 affects certain versions of Microsoft Internet Information Services.

  • How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4300?

    You can identify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2008-4300 by reviewing the configurations and versions of IIS installed on your server.

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