Remote Access Vulnerability in Microsoft Index Server 2.0 and Indexing Service
CVE-2001-0245

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Indexing Service
Index Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 June 2001

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Index Server 2.0 on Windows NT 4.0 and the Indexing Service on Windows 2000, where an attacker can exploit malformed search requests to gain unauthorized access to server-side include files. This could compromise sensitive information stored on the server, highlighting the importance of updating vulnerable systems and implementing proper security measures to prevent such attacks.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6518
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

EPSS Score

37% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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