Vulnerability Description
Microsoft IIS 5.1 and 6 allows remote attackers to spoof the SERVER_NAME variable to bypass security checks and conduct various attacks via a GET request with an http://localhost URI, which makes it appear as if the request is coming from localhost.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Server | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Information Services | 5.0 |
References
- http://ingehenriksen.blogspot.com/2005/08/remote-iis-5x-and-iis-60-server-name.h
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112474727903399&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16548Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1503
- http://ingehenriksen.blogspot.com/2005/08/remote-iis-5x-and-iis-60-server-name.h
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112474727903399&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16548Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1503
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2678?
CVE-2005-2678 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft IIS 5.1 and 6 allows remote attackers to spoof the SERVER_NAME variable to bypass security checks and conduct various attacks via a GET request with an http://localhost URI, which makes it a...
How severe is CVE-2005-2678?
CVE-2005-2678 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-2005-2678?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services.