CVE-2000-0098

Published Jan 26, 2000 microsoft

Overview

CVE-2000-0098 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft index_server. It was published on January 26, 2000.

Technical Description

Microsoft Index Server allows remote attackers to determine the real path for a web directory via a request to an Internet Data Query file that does not exist.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update index_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-006 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-006

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0098?

CVE-2000-0098 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft index_server. It was published on January 26, 2000.

How severe is CVE-2000-0098?

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