Microsoft IIS Malformed HTTP Request Header Remote DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10119

Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a remote denial of service vulnerability.

Description

It was possible to crash the remote web server by sending a malformed header request. This flaw allows an attacker to shut down your web server, thus preventing legitimate users from connecting to your web server.

Solution

Apply the patch referenced above.

See Also

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/1999/ms99-029

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10119

File Name: iis_malformed_request.nasl

Version: 1.51

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 8/20/1999

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode, Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:iis

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/11/1999

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0867

BID: 579

CWE: 20

MSFT: MS99-029

MSKB: 238349