Description
By default, IIS 4.0 has a virtual directory /IISADMPWD which contains files that can be used as proxies for brute force password attacks, or to identify valid users on the system.
Products
- Microsoft IIS 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 Far East Edition
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 Alpha
- Microsoft IIS 4.0 Japanese
- Microsoft IIS 4.0 Korean
- Microsoft IIS 4.0 Chinese
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0407, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0407 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References