CVE-2002-1908: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1908: Microsoft IIS 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTT...

Microsoft IIS 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP request with a Host header that contains a large number of "/" (forward slash) characters.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old remote denial-of-service issue in Microsoft IIS 5.0 and 5.1. A specially malformed Host header can make the web server consume excessive CPU, potentially disrupting hosted services. The provided sources do not include CVSS scoring, patch details, or evidence of current exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy IIS 5.0 or 5.1 servers that still accept untrusted HTTP traffic, especially public-facing systems. Modern IIS deployments are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Prioritize if legacy IIS 5.0 or 5.1 remains business-critical or internet-facing. Otherwise, this is mainly a legacy asset hygiene issue. The business risk is service outage, not confirmed compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory environments for IIS 5.0 and 5.1 exposure.; Retire or migrate legacy IIS instances to supported platforms.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for historical fixes or configuration advice..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 28, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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