CVE-2014-4078 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass IP address and domain restrictions in IIS by exploiting improper processing of wildcard rules.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4078?
CVE-2014-4078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services, published on 11 Nov 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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."
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4078?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Internet Information Services.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4078?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4078 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4078 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-wxrw-ch3w-xwpr.