Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in ssinc.dll in IIS 5.0 and 4.0 allows local users to gain system privileges via a Server-Side Includes (SSI) directive for a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the directory name is added, aka the "SSI privilege elevation" vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Server | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Information Services | 5.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99802093532233&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/242541
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-132.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3190ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6984
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99802093532233&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/242541
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-132.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3190ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6984
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0506?
CVE-2001-0506 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in ssinc.dll in IIS 5.0 and 4.0 allows local users to gain system privileges via a Server-Side Includes (SSI) directive for a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the direct...
How severe is CVE-2001-0506?
CVE-2001-0506 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0506?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services.