HTTP: Microsoft IIS Source Code Disclosure
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft IIS. Attackers can bypass security restrictions and view source code otherwise unintended for viewing remotely.
Extended Description
Microsoft IIS 5.1 and 6 allows remote attackers to spoof the SERVER_NAME variable to bypass security checks and conduct various attacks via a GET request with an http://localhost URI, which makes it appear as if the request is coming from localhost.
Affected Products
Microsoft internet_information_services
Short Name
HTTP:IIS:IIS-DISC
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2005-2678 Code Disclosure IIS Microsoft Source
Release Date
09/15/2010
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
5.0