MS.IIS.IISadmpwd.HTR.File.Access.Security.Bypass

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Security Bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS).
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of user supplied inputs in the application when handling HTTP requests. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to bypass security checks on vulnerable systems to access certain files.

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Internet Information Server 4.0
Internet Information Server 5.0

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms00-031?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)