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CVE-2005-2678

UnknownEPSS 41.84%

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CVE-2005-2678 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft IIS 5.1 and 6 allows remote attackers to spoof the SERVER_NAME variable to bypass security checks and conduct various attacks via a GET request with an http://localhost URI, which makes it appear as if the request is coming from localhost.. EPSS estimates a 41.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft IIS 5.1 and 6 allows remote attackers to spoof the SERVER_NAME variable to bypass security checks and conduct various attacks via a GET request with an http://localhost URI, which makes it appear as if the request is coming from localhost.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
41.84%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Information Server6.0
MicrosoftInternet Information Services5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2678?
Microsoft IIS 5.1 and 6 allows remote attackers to spoof the SERVER_NAME variable to bypass security checks and conduct various attacks via a GET request with an http://localhost URI, which makes it appear as if the request is coming from localhost.
How severe is CVE-2005-2678?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2678 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 41.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2678?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST