CVE-1999-1538

N/A Unknown
Published: January 14, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

When IIS 2 or 3 is upgraded to IIS 4, ism.dll is inadvertently left in /scripts/iisadmin, which does not restrict access to the local machine and allows an unauthorized user to gain access to sensitive server information, including the Administrator's password.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/189
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91638375309890&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=91632724913080&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/189
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
50.3%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft