CVE-2001-0507

Description

IIS 5.0 uses relative paths to find system files that will run in-process, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file, aka the "System file listing privilege elevation" vulnerability.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.31% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A909	vdb entry signature
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6985	vdb entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/205069	mailing list
http://www.osvdb.org/5607	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A912	vdb entry signature
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-132.shtml	third party advisory government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-044	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0507?: CVE-2001-0507 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0507?: To fix CVE-2001-0507, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0507 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0507 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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