CVE-2008-4300: Medium severity microsoft internet information services (iis) vulnerability

Published Sep 29, 2008
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Information Services

Event History

Sep 29, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4300?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4300?

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

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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