Microsoft IIS 4.0/5.0/5.1 Error cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Microsoft IIS 4.0/5.0/5.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component Error Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2002-0075. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft IIS 4.0/5.0/5.1 (Web Server). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code of the component Error Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting vulnerability for Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other web users via the error message used in a URL redirect (""302 Object Moved") message.

The bug was discovered 04/10/2002. The weakness was released 04/10/2002 by Keigo Yamazaki with Microsoft as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0075. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10564 (Microsoft IIS HTTP Redirect Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability (MS02-018)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8804), SecurityFocus (BID 4487†), OSVDB (3341†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3049†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-18075, VDB-18074, VDB-18073 and VDB-18072. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Keigo Yamazaki
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-0075 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0075
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18071

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X-Force: 8804
SecurityFocus: 4487 - Microsoft IIS HTTP Redirect Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 3341 - Microsoft IIS Redirect Response XSS
Vulnerability Center: 3049 - [MS02-018, cisco-sa-20020415-ms02-018] IIS Allows Script Execution via URL Redirect Error Message, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:51
Updated: 01/21/2025 07:07
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:51 (69), 05/17/2019 11:55 (4), 01/21/2025 07:07 (17)
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