CVE-2017-7269
Microsoft Windows Server Buffer Overflow
- Published27 Mar 2017
- Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
- Remediation due3 May 2022
Description
Buffer overflow in the ScStoragePathFromUrl function in the WebDAV service in Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long header beginning with "If: <http://" in a PROPFIND request, as exploited in the wild in July or August 2016.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/03/0patching-immortal-cve-2017-7269.html
- https://github.com/danigargu/explodingcan
- https://github.com/edwardz246003/IIS_exploit
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/8162
- https://medium.com/%40iraklis/number-of-internet-facing-vulnerable-iis-6-0-to-cve-2017-7269-8bd153ef5812
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3197835/description-of-the-security-update-for-windows-xp-and-windows-server
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-7269
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41738/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41992/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97127
and 1 more references
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2017-7269 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2017-7269 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.
How severe is CVE-2017-7269?
CVE-2017-7269 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 99.8% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2017-7269?
Affected products include Microsoft Internet Information Services.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7269?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.