Description
Scripting.FileSystemObject in asp.dll for Microsoft IIS 4.0 and 5.0 allows local or remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) creating an ASP program that uses Scripting.FileSystemObject to open a file with an MS-DOS device name, or (2) remotely injecting the device name into ASP programs that internally use Scripting.FileSystemObject.
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
- Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1243, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1243 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