CVE-2003-0718

CVE-2003-0718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 88% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The WebDAV Message Handler for Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU exhaustion, application crash) via a PROPFIND request with an XML message containing XML elements with a large number of attributes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0718?
The WebDAV Message Handler for Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU exhaustion, application crash) via a PROPFIND request with an XML message containing XML elements with a large number of attributes.
How severe is CVE-2003-0718?
CVE-2003-0718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0718 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 88% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0718?
CVE-2003-0718 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0718?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0718 published?
CVE-2003-0718 was published on 2004-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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