MS00-063: Patch Released for Malformed URL Vulnerability That Disables Web Server Response (271652)

SYMPTOMS

Microsoft has released a patch that eliminates a security vulnerability in Internet Information Server (IIS). This vulnerability could enable a malicious user to send malformed URLs that prevent a Web server from being able to respond to requests for Web pages, FTP services, or any other services that are provided by IIS.

NOTE: This vulnerability does not provide the opportunity to compromise any data on the server or compromise any administrative privileges on the server. You can place the server back in service by restarting the IIS service.

You can find additional information about this vulnerability and the patch at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-063.mspx

Frequently asked questions about this vulnerability and the patch are available at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-063.mspx

RESOLUTION

Windows NT 4.0

To resolve this problem, obtain the individual package referenced below or obtain the Windows NT 4.0 Security Rollup Package. For additional information on the SRP, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

299444 Post-Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a Security Rollup Package (SRP)

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Download Q271652i.exe now

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help to prevent any unauthorized changes to the file. The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:

   Date        Time    Size     File name     Platform
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   08/17/2000  07:43p  375,056  Kernel32.dll  x86
   08/30/2000  07:07p  375,056  Kernel32.dll  x86 (Uniprocessor)

   08/17/2000  08:42p  590,096  Kernel32.dll  Alpha
   08/17/2000  08:42p  590,096  Kernel32.dll  Alpha (Uniprocessor)

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition

To resolve this problem, obtain the Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, Security Rollup Package (SRP). For additional information about the SRP, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

317636 Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, Security Rollup Package