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IIS : WebDAV Overflow (MS03-007)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
WebDAV buffer overflow

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote WebDAV server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when
it receives a too long request.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to execute arbitrary code within the
LocalSystem security context.

Solution : See http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-007.mspx
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7116

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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