Microsoft IIS buffer overflow in HTR/IDC/STM requests vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-1999-0874
DESCRIPTION
Buffer overflow in IIS 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed request for files with .HTR, .IDC, or .STM extensions.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000443
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000443 - Microsoft IIS Buffer Overflow In HTR/IDC/STM Requests Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft IIS 4.0
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows NT
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
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