PT-2001-1473 · Microsoft · Index Server

Published 2001-06-27 · Updated 2018-10-12 · CVE-2001-0244

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Index Server version 2.0

Description A buffer overflow issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by providing a long search parameter.

Recommendations For Microsoft Index Server version 2.0, consider restricting access to the search functionality until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, limit the length of search parameters to prevent exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2001-0244

Affected Products

Index Server

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0244 · Security Note
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-025 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/2709 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6517 · Note