CVE-2014-4078: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Information Services vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2014
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Updated

The IP Security feature in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.0 and 8.5 does not properly process wildcard allow and deny rules for domains within the "IP Address and Domain Restrictions" list, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass an intended rule set via an HTTP request, aka "IIS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Information Services=8.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services=8.5

Event History

Nov 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4078?

CVE-2014-4078 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it poses a moderate risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4078?

To fix CVE-2014-4078, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft as outlined in their security bulletins.

3

Which versions of Microsoft IIS are affected by CVE-2014-4078?

CVE-2014-4078 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Services 8.0 and 8.5.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2014-4078 for my web server?

CVE-2014-4078 allows remote attackers to bypass IP address and domain restrictions, which can lead to unauthorized access.

5

Is CVE-2014-4078 being actively exploited in the wild?

There have been reports of CVE-2014-4078 being actively exploited, making it critical to address if you are using the affected versions.

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