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CVE-1999-1397: Index Server 2.0 on IIS 4.0 stores physical path information in the ContentIndex\Catalogs subkey of the All...

Index Server 2.0 on IIS 4.0 stores physical path information in the ContentIndex\Catalogs subkey of the AllowedPaths registry key, whose permissions allows local and remote users to obtain the physical paths of directories that are being indexed.

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This old IIS/Index Server issue can expose the real server directory paths being indexed. That information is not full system compromise by itself, but it can help attackers map legacy web servers and plan follow-on activity. Exposure is likely limited to legacy IIS 4.0 systems running Index Server 2.0 with indexed directories. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, supported versions, CVSS, or modern platform impact. Treat this as legacy exposure cleanup, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if any internet-facing IIS 4.0/Index Server 2.0 systems still exist, because unsupported legacy web infrastructure carries broader operational risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory for IIS 4.0 systems running Index Server 2.0.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for supported remediation before production changes.; Decommission or isolate unsupported legacy IIS systems where feasible..

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