CVE-2001-0506: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0506: Buffer overflow in ssinc.dll in IIS 5.0 and 4.0 allows local users to gain system privileges via a Server-S...

Buffer overflow in ssinc.dll in IIS 5.0 and 4.0 allows local users to gain system privileges via a Server-Side Includes (SSI) directive for a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the directory name is added, aka the "SSI privilege elevation" vulnerability.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2001-0506 is an old privilege-escalation flaw in Microsoft IIS 4.0 and 5.0 Server-Side Includes handling. A local user who can place or influence SSI content could trigger a buffer overflow and gain system-level privileges. Exposure is most plausible on legacy IIS 4.0 or 5.0 servers with Server-Side Includes enabled and local or delegated content-author access. The provided affected-products metadata is incomplete, but the CVE description and references identify IIS 4.0 and 5.0. Prioritize remediation if legacy IIS is still present. The flaw can turn limited local or content-author access into system privileges, creating a serious containment risk on old Windows web infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Inventory any IIS 4.0 or 5.0 systems still operating.; Review and apply Microsoft MS01-044 vendor guidance for this vulnerability.; Disable Server-Side Includes where business functionality does not require them..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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iis-ssi-directive-bo(6984)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
MS01-044CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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