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.

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.

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.

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.

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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CVE-2014-4078

medium

5.1

CWE

264

11/11/2014

12/10/2018

CVE-2014-4078

First published: Tue Nov 11 2014(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."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)	=8.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)	=8.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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