Microsoft Internet Information Services contains a flaw related to the handling of basic directory authentication. The issue is triggered when a remote attacker appends the NTFS stream name and type to the directory name in a request. This may allow an attacker to bypass authentication permissions.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Uncoordinated Disclosure
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the Microsoft Security Bulletin in the references section.
