How severe is CVE-2003-1582?

CVE-2003-1582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-1582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1582?

CVE-2003-1582 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1582?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-1582 published?

CVE-2003-1582 was published on 2010-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1582

CVE-2003-1582 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Server
Published: 2010-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files via an HTTP request in conjunction with a crafted DNS response, as demonstrated by injecting XSS sequences, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1582?: Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0, when DNS resolution is enabled for client IP addresses, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into log files via an HTTP request in conjunction with a crafted DNS response, as demonstrated by injecting XSS sequences, related to an "Inverse Lookup Log Corruption (ILLC)" issue.
How severe is CVE-2003-1582?: CVE-2003-1582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-1582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1582?: CVE-2003-1582 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1582 published?: CVE-2003-1582 was published on 2010-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313867

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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