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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-1999-0253

IIS 3.0 with the iis-fix hotfix installed allows remote intruders to read source code for ASP programs by using a %2e instead of a . (dot) in the URL.

Vulnerability Description

IIS 3.0 with the iis-fix hotfix installed allows remote intruders to read source code for ASP programs by using a %2e instead of a . (dot) in the URL.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Information Server3.0
MicrosoftInternet Information Services1.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0253?

CVE-1999-0253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IIS 3.0 with the iis-fix hotfix installed allows remote intruders to read source code for ASP programs by using a %2e instead of a . (dot) in the URL.

How severe is CVE-1999-0253?

CVE-1999-0253 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0253?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services.