Directory Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: MS10-065,CVE-2010-2731
Advisory Date: MAY 31, 2016
DESCRIPTION
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.1 on Windows XP SP3, when directory-based Basic Authentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and execute ASP files via a crafted request, aka "Directory Authentication Bypass Vulnerability."
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004399
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004399 - Directory Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- microsoft iis 5.1
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