Atstake Security Advisory - Microsoft's Internet Information Server 5.0 is WebDAV (RFC 2518) enabled. As part of the extra functionality provided by the WebDAV components. Microsoft has introduced the SEARCH request method to enable searching for files based upon certain criteria. This functionality can be exploited to gain what are equivalent to directory listings. These directory listings can be used by an attacker to locate files in the web directories that are not normally exposed through links on the web site. .inc files and other components of ASP applications that potentially contain sensitive information can be viewed this way.
Atstake Security Advisory - Microsoft's Internet Information Server 5.0 is WebDAV (RFC 2518) enabled. As part of the extra functionality provided by the WebDAV components. Microsoft has introduced the SEARCH request method to enable searching for files based upon certain criteria. This functionality can be exploited to gain what are equivalent to directory listings. These directory listings can be used by an attacker to locate files in the web directories that are not normally exposed through links on the web site. .inc files and other components of ASP applications that potentially contain sensitive information can be viewed this way.