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CVE-1999-0412

7.5 · HIGH

In IIS and other web servers, an attacker can attack commands as SYSTEM if the server is running as SYSTEM and loading an ISAPI extension.

Published Feb 19, 1999microsoftEPSS 10.24%

Overview

CVE-1999-0412 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_server. It was published on February 19, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In IIS and other web servers, an attacker can attack commands as SYSTEM if the server is running as SYSTEM and loading an ISAPI extension.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_information_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0412?

CVE-1999-0412 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_server. It was published on February 19, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0412?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0412?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_information_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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