J-Security Center

Title: NT Site Server AdSamples Vulnerability

Severity: HIGH

Description:

A vulnerability in Microsoft Site Server's Ad Server Sample directory allows the retrieval of a site's configuration file (SITE.CSC) which contains sensitive information pertaining to an SQL database.

The AdSamples directory is a part of the Ad Server component of Site Server which can be installed optionally. If the sample directory is installed and access controls are not applied, any user can read the site's SITE.CSC file. This file can may contain the DSN, username and password to access the Site Server's SQL database.

Affected Products:

  • Microsoft Site Server Commerce Edition 3.0 alpha

References:

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