CVE-1999-1233

Summary

CVE-1999-1233 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Information Services (IIS) version 4.0. This issue arises due to the server's failure to restrict access based on the initial session request originating from an IP address that does not have a corresponding DNS domain. An attacker could exploit this "Domain Resolution" vulnerability by sending malicious requests from an unregistered IP address and potentially gain unauthorized access to the server. This can lead to various attacks such as data theft, website defacement, or even server takeover. It is crucial to apply the available patch to mitigate this risk.

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