CVE-2007-2897
CVE-2007-2897 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server instability or device hang), and possibly obtain sensitive information (device communication traffic); and might allow attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary code after connecting a data stream to a device COM port; via requests for a URI containing a '/' immediately before and after the name of a DOS device, as demonstrated by the /AUX/.aspx URI, which bypasses a blacklist for DOS device requests.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2897?
- Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server instability or device hang), and possibly obtain sensitive information (device communication traffic); and might allow attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary code after connecting a data stream to a device COM port; via requests for a URI containing a '/' immediately before and after the name of a DOS device, as demonstrated by the /AUX/.aspx URI, which bypasses a blacklist for DOS device requests.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2897?
- CVE-2007-2897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2897 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2897?
- CVE-2007-2897 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2897?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-2897 published?
- CVE-2007-2897 was published on 2007-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-05/0419.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/May/0378.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34418
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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