MS00-006: Index Server Error Message Reveals Physical Location of Web Folders (252463)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Index Server 2.0
This article was previously published under Q252463

SYMPTOMS

If you request a nonexistent Internet Data Query file (a file with an .idq or .ida extension), you may receive an error message that provides the physical path to the Web folder that was contained in the request. Although this vulnerability does not allow a malicious user to alter any data, it could be used to map the file structure of a Web server.

RESOLUTION

Windows 2000

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows 2000. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

260910 How to Obtain the Latest Windows 2000 Service Pack

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

x86: DownloadDownload Q251170_w2k_sp1_x86_en.exe now

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help to prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

Windows NT 4.0

To resolve this problem, obtain the individual package referenced below or obtain the Windows NT 4.0 Security Rollup Package. For additional information on the SRP, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

299444 Post-Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a Security Rollup Package (SRP)

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

x86: DownloadDownload Q252463i.exe now

Alpha: DownloadDownload Q252463a.exe now

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on secure servers that prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later: 
   Date        Time    Version      Size     File name    Platform
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   01/25/2000  10:07p  5.0.1781.3    193,296  Idq.dll      x86
   01/25/2000  10:05p  5.0.1781.3    863,504  Query.dll    x86
   03/27/2000  11:17a  5.0.1781.3     42,256  Webhits.dll  x86

   01/25/2000  10:12p  5.0.1781.3    300,304  Idq.dll      Alpha
   01/25/2000  10:11p  5.0.1781.3  1,952,528  Query.dll    Alpha
   03/27/2000  11:15a  5.0.1781.3     79,120  Webhits.dll  Alpha

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition

Index Server 2.0 is part of the Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack which is not supported on Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. Patches for Index Server 2.0 have been provided as part of the Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, Security Rollup Package (SRP) only for customers who have installed the Option Pack to protect their computers during the migration to a supported operating system. For additional information about the SRP, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

317636 Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, Security Rollup Package

STATUS

Windows 2000

Microsoft has confirmed that this problem may cause a degree of security vulnerability in Indexing Service in Windows 2000. This problem was first corrected in Windows 2000 Service Pack 1.

Windows NT 4.0

Microsoft has confirmed that this problem may cause a degree of security vulnerability in Index Server 2.0.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, refer to the security bulletin information at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-006.mspx

For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

251170 Malformed Argument in Hit-Highlighting Request Allows Access to Web Server Files

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/13/2006
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbgraphxlinkcritical KbSECBulletin kbSecurity kbWin2000sp1Fix KB252463
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