CVE-2003-0226: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0226: Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv...

Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long WebDAV request with a (1) PROPFIND or (2) SEARCH method, which generates an error condition that is not properly handled.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2003-0226 is a remote denial-of-service issue in Microsoft IIS 5.0 and 5.1. A malformed long WebDAV request can trigger an unhandled error and disrupt service. The available bundle does not show data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems still running IIS 5.0 or 5.1 with WebDAV reachable, especially internet-facing servers. Modern IIS versions are not identified as affected in the bundle. Prioritize if legacy IIS 5.0 or 5.1 remains internet-facing. Otherwise, handle through legacy asset cleanup and patch validation. The main business risk is service outage, not confirmed compromise. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS03-018 and apply the applicable vendor update.; Inventory and retire unsupported IIS 5.0 or 5.1 servers where possible.; Restrict internet access to affected IIS services pending remediation..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 10:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 30, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS03-018CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:933CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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