Path Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Index Server

CVE-2000-0098

Summary

A vulnerability present in Microsoft Index Server allows remote attackers to exploit the server by sending requests for non-existent Internet Data Query files. This weakness can lead to the exposure of real paths of web directories, potentially giving attackers insights into the directory structure and aiding in further attacks on the server. It is critical to secure your Index Server installations by applying the necessary updates and mitigating exposure.

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