CVE-2017-7269: Microsoft Windows Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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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.

Other sources

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 which allows remote attackers to execute code via a long header beginning with "If: <http://" in a PROPFIND request.

CISA

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Internet Information Server=6.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Information Services=6.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2

Event History

Mar 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 58274
Event
via NVD·09:57 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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