CVE-2006-6578
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CVE-2006-6578 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.1 permits the IUSR_Machine account to execute non-EXE files such as .COM files, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via arguments to any .COM file that executes those arguments, as demonstrated using win.com when it is in a web directory with certain permissions.. EPSS estimates a 6.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.1 permits the IUSR_Machine account to execute non-EXE files such as .COM files, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via arguments to any .COM file that executes those arguments, as demonstrated using win.com when it is in a web directory with certain permissions.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Information Services | 5.1 |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2036Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454268/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2036Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454268/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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