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CVE-2006-7027

10.0 · HIGH

Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 logs unusual ASCII characters in the Host header, including the tab, which allows remote attackers to manipulate portions of the log f…

Published Feb 23, 2007microsoftEPSS 15.28%

Overview

CVE-2006-7027 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft isa_server. It was published on February 23, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 logs unusual ASCII characters in the Host header, including the tab, which allows remote attackers to manipulate portions of the log file and possibly leverage this for other attacks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update isa_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-2006-7027?

CVE-2006-7027 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft isa_server. It was published on February 23, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-7027?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2006-7027?

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

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-7027?

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