Vulnerability Description
IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending many URLs with a large number of escaped characters, aka the "Myriad Escaped Characters" Vulnerability.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Server | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Information Services | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1101Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-02
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1101Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0258?
CVE-2000-0258 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending many URLs with a large number of escaped characters, aka the "Myriad Escaped Characters" Vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0258?
CVE-2000-0258 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-2000-0258?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services.