CVE-1999-0561

Summary

CVE-1999-0561 identifies a vulnerability in Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services) where the #exec function is enabled for Server Side Includes (SSI) files by default. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious code into an SSI file, leading to arbitrary code execution. This can potentially result in unauthorized access, data theft, or server takeover. It is crucial for IIS administrators to disable the #exec function for SSI files to mitigate this risk.

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