Vulnerability Description
IIS 3.x and 4.x does not distinguish between pages requiring encryption and those that do not, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via SSL requests to the HTTPS port for normally unencrypted files, which will cause IIS to perform extra work to send the files over SSL.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Server | 3.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=93138827329577&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/521PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2352
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=93138827329577&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/521PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2352
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1537?
CVE-1999-1537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). IIS 3.x and 4.x does not distinguish between pages requiring encryption and those that do not, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via SSL requests to the ...
How severe is CVE-1999-1537?
CVE-1999-1537 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1537?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Server.