Vulnerability Description
Microsoft IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an HTTP request with a content-length value that is larger than the size of the request, which prevents IIS from timing out the connection.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Services | 5.0 |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244931
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/245100
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7691.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244892Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3667ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244931
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/245100
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7691.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244892Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3667ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1186?
CVE-2001-1186 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft IIS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an HTTP request with a content-length value that is larger than the size of the request, which prevents IIS from timing out t...
How severe is CVE-2001-1186?
CVE-2001-1186 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-2001-1186?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Services.