Vulnerability Assessment & Network Security Forums

If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery.

Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Windows : Microsoft Bulletins >> WebDAV XML Message Handler Denial of Service (824151)

Vulnerability Assessment Details

WebDAV XML Message Handler Denial of Service (824151)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if hotfix 824151 has been installed

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

It is possible to crash the remote web server.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of Windows and IIS which is vulnerable
to a remote denial of service attack through the WebDAV XML Message Handler.

A possible hacker may exploit this flaw to prevent the remote web server from
working properly.

Solution :

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-030.mspx

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:C/I:N/B:A)

Networks Security ID: 11384

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

Cables, Connectors