83454 : Microsoft IIS ODBC Tool ctguestb.idc Unauthenticated Remote DSN Initialization
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1999-05-25

Description

Microsoft IIS contains a flaw in the ODBC tool that is triggered when an unauthenticated remote attacker uses ctguestb.idc to initialize a DSN. While this issue may not be severe by itself, this can be used in conjunction with other IIS vulnerabilities to gain escalated privileges.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Workaround
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this vulnerability. It is possible to temporarily work around the flaw by implementing the following workaround: do not use MS Jet ODBC drivers for any DSN.

Products

Microsoft Corporation

IIS

Unspecified

References

Related OSVDB ID: 3512 41063 83387
Other Advisory URL: http://attrition.org/security/advisory/individual/rfp/rfp.9901.nt_odbc
Mail List Post: http://marc.sebug.net/?l=bugtraq&m=92765973107637&w=3

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