Vulnerability Description
Microsoft IIS 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP request with a Host header that contains a large number of "/" (forward slash) characters.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Services | 5.0 |
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10370.php
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/6C00C1F5QA.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5907Exploit
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10370.php
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/6C00C1F5QA.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5907Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1908?
CVE-2002-1908 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft IIS 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP request with a Host header that contains a large number of "/" (forward slash) characters.
How severe is CVE-2002-1908?
CVE-2002-1908 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-2002-1908?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Services.