Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2001-0507

7.2 · HIGH

IIS 5.0 uses relative paths to find system files that will run in-process, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file, aka the "System file listing privilege elevation" vul…

Published Sep 20, 2001microsoftEPSS 8.85%

Overview

CVE-2001-0507 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_services. It was published on September 20, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IIS 5.0 uses relative paths to find system files that will run in-process, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file, aka the "System file listing privilege elevation" vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_information_services 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus

References

Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/205069Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-132.shtmlRefwww.osvdb.org/5607Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-044Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6985Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A909Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A912Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/205069Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-132.shtmlRefwww.osvdb.org/5607

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0507?

CVE-2001-0507 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_services. It was published on September 20, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0507?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0507?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_information_services 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0507?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0507 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2001

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999