CVE-2014-4078

Description

The IP Security feature in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.0 and 8.5 does not properly process wildcard allow and deny rules for domains within the "IP Address and Domain Restrictions" list, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass an intended rule set via an HTTP request, aka "IIS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 15.55% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-076 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70937 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031194 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4078?
CVE-2014-4078 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4078?
To fix CVE-2014-4078, 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-2014-4078 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-4078 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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