CVE-2017-7269: Microsoft Windows Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the ScStoragePathFromUrl function in the WebDAV service in Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long header beginning with "If: <http://" in a PROPFIND request, as exploited in the wild in July or August 2016.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97127
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038168
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/03/0patching-immortal-cve-2017-7269.html
- https://github.com/danigargu/explodingcan
- https://github.com/edwardz246003/IIS_exploit
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/8162
- https://medium.com/@iraklis/number-of-internet-facing-vulnerable-iis-6-0-to-cve-2017-7269-8bd153ef5812
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3197835/description-of-the-security-update-for-windows-xp-and-windows-server
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41738/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41992/
- https://medium.com/%40iraklis/number-of-internet-facing-vulnerable-iis-6-0-to-cve-2017-7269-8bd153ef5812
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7269
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7269?
CVE-2017-7269 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7269?
To mitigate CVE-2017-7269, you should apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for IIS 6.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2017-7269?
CVE-2017-7269 affects Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) version 6.0 running on Windows Server 2003 R2.
Can CVE-2017-7269 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-7269 can be exploited remotely through a crafted PROPFIND request sent to the WebDAV service.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-7269 facilitate?
CVE-2017-7269 facilitates buffer overflow attacks that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
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