21805 : Microsoft IIS Crafted URL Remote DoS
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Disclosure

Dec 16, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Dec 16, 2005

Solution

Unknown

Description

Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a crafted URL pointing to a folder with execute permission set to Scripts and Executables is sent, and will result in loss of availability for the service.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Technical

The sending of a single URL is insufficient for the vulnerability to take effect. Reports indicate that the request must be made four times.

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Microsoft Corporation

Internet Information Services

5.1

References

Security Tracker: 1015376
Bugtraq ID: 15921
Secunia Advisory ID: 18106
CVE ID: 2005-4360 (see also: NVD)
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 939373
FrSIRT Advisory: ADV-2005-2963
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-12/0212.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-07/0255.html
Other Advisory URL: http://ingehenriksen.blogspot.com/2005/12/microsoft-iis-remote-dos-dll-url.html
Generic Exploit URL: http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/6R00N1PEUA.html
http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/6U00Q1PEUY.html
Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS07-041

Tools & Filters

Snort	12064
Nessus	25692

Credit

Inge Henriksen - inge.henriksenbooleansoft.com -

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