Description
When IIS 2 or 3 is upgraded to IIS 4, ism.dll is inadvertently left in /scripts/iisadmin, which does not restrict access to the local machine and allows an unauthorized user to gain access to sensitive server information, including the Administrator's password.
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-1999-1538, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1538 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