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GEN:SID | 1:1017 |
Message | WEB-IIS idc-srch attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a buffer overflow associated with a file with an extension of .idc. |
Impact | Remote access. This attack may permit the execution of arbitrary commands on the vulnerable server. |
Detailed Information | Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS) supports file extensions including .idc that call the ISM.DLL. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in ISM.DLL code when it receives a malformed request, permitting the execution of arbitrary code. |
Affected Systems | IIS 4.0 hosts |
Attack Scenarios | An attacker can send a malformed request of file with a .idc extension that causes a buffer overflow. |
Ease of Attack | Simple. Exploit code is freely available. |
Corrective Action | Upgrade to a more current version of IIS. |
Additional References | CVE http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-1999-0874 |
Rule References | cve: 1999-0874 |
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DID:897035
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