CVE-1999-0278

Summary

CVE-1999-0278 is an old vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS). Attackers can exploit this issue by appending an unusual string "::$DATA" to the URL of an Active Server Pages (ASP) file. This trick grants unauthorized access to the source code of the targeted ASP file, posing a significant risk to data confidentiality. IIS servers that lack adequate security measures are susceptible to this remote attack. It is crucial for organizations to patch their IIS installations to mitigate this vulnerability and protect their sensitive data.

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