CVE-2003-0226

Name: CVE-2003-0226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-06-09T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 42.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long WebDAV request with a (1) PROPFIND or (2) SEARCH method, which generates an error condition that is not properly handled.. EPSS estimates a 42.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long WebDAV request with a (1) PROPFIND or (2) SEARCH method, which generates an error condition that is not properly handled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

42.58%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Information Services	5.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0226?

How severe is CVE-2003-0226?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 42.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0226?

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Source: NVD / NIST