Vulnerability Description
IIS 4.05 and 5.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long, complex URL that appears to contain a large number of file extensions, aka the "Malformed Extension Data in URL" vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Server | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Information Services | 5.0 |
References
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=260205
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1190
- http://www.ussrback.com/labs40.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-03
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=260205
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1190
- http://www.ussrback.com/labs40.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0408?
CVE-2000-0408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). IIS 4.05 and 5.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long, complex URL that appears to contain a large number of file extensions, aka the "Malformed Extension Data in URL" vulner...
How severe is CVE-2000-0408?
CVE-2000-0408 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-2000-0408?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services.