An Invalid IP Address May be Entered Using the HTML Web Administration Forms (239042)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0
This article was previously published under Q239042

SYMPTOMS

When you set up or edit a Web site using the HTML Web Administration Forms that come with Internet Information Services 5.0, an incorrect IP address may be entered for the Web site's binding.

For example, if you are editing the properties of a Web site (or creating a new one) and you set the IP address, you may enter a value like "1.1..1.1," which is saved to the metabase. Note that you cannot enter an incorrect value in the Internet Services Manager.

CAUSE

This is due to a lack of validation in this Web form.

RESOLUTION

To avoid this situation, always double-check the values you enter into this field.

STATUS

This is a known issue in the HTML Web Administration Forms that ship with Internet Information Services 5.0.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/29/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB239042
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