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CVE-2006-6578

7.5 · HIGH

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…

Published Dec 15, 2006microsoftEPSS 7.04%

Overview

CVE-2006-6578 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_services. It was published on December 15, 2006 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

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.

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

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2036Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454268/100/0/threadedRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2036Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454268/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6578?

CVE-2006-6578 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_services. It was published on December 15, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6578?

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-2006-6578?

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-2006-6578?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6578 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.

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