Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), when accessed through a TCP connection with a large window size, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network bandwidth consumption) via a Range header that specifies multiple copies of the same fragment. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed by third parties, who state that the large window size required by the attack is not normally supported or configured by the server, or that a DDoS-style attack would accomplish the same goal
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Server | All versions |
References
- http://osvdb.org/33457
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455833/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455879/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455882/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455920/100/0/threaded
- http://osvdb.org/33457
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455833/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455879/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455882/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455920/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0087?
CVE-2007-0087 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), when accessed through a TCP connection with a large window size, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network bandwidth consumption) via...
How severe is CVE-2007-0087?
CVE-2007-0087 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0087?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Information Server.