Command Execution Flaw in Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.1
CVE-2006-6578

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Internet Information Services
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 December 2006

What is CVE-2006-6578?

Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.1 contains a vulnerability that allows the IUSR_Machine account to execute non-EXE files, including .COM files. This flaw can permit attackers to run arbitrary commands by exploiting specific arguments passed to these .COM files. The vulnerability becomes apparent when files like win.com are located in web directories with misconfigured permissions, enabling unauthorized command execution which could compromise the integrity of the web server.

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References

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2036
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454268/100/0/threaded
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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