Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is an old Microsoft Index Server information disclosure issue. A remote requester could cause the server to reveal the real filesystem path behind a web directory by requesting a nonexistent Internet Data Query file. That information can help later attacks, but the bundle does not show code execution or current exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless Index Server is still internet-facing. It is not KEV-listed, but path disclosure can support deeper intrusion attempts.
Technical view
CVE-2000-0098 describes remote path disclosure in Microsoft Index Server through requests for nonexistent Internet Data Query files. The provided CVE data has no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or version details. Microsoft advisory MS00-006 is the vendor reference, but the bundle does not include specific remediation text.
Likely exposure
Likely limited to legacy Microsoft Index Server deployments that expose Internet Data Query handling through a web server. The bundle does not identify affected versions, CPEs, or supported products.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not claim active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false. Evidence only supports remote information disclosure of filesystem paths, not direct compromise.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, affected versions, exploit status, or patch details are present in the bundle. Do not infer impact beyond remote path disclosure.
Mitigation direction
- Review Microsoft MS00-006 for vendor fixes or workarounds.
- Inventory any remaining Microsoft Index Server exposure.
- Restrict public access to legacy Index Server query functionality.
- Retire or replace unsupported legacy Index Server deployments.
- Check vendor guidance before applying product-specific changes.
Validation and detection
- Identify internet-facing servers running Microsoft Index Server.
- Review configurations for Internet Data Query file handling.
- Check logs for unusual requests targeting nonexistent query files.
- Confirm error pages do not reveal filesystem paths.
- Map findings to Microsoft MS00-006 guidance.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS00-006CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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