CVE-1999-1538

Summary

CVE-1999-1538 refers to a vulnerability in Internet Information Services (IIS) versions 2 and 3. When upgrading to IIS 4, the ism.dll file is unintentionally left in the /scripts/iisadmin directory. This file does not impose access restrictions to the local machine, enabling unauthorized users to infiltrate sensitive server information, including the Administrator's password. This vulnerability can lead to serious security implications if exploited.

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