CVE-1999-0278 | Microsoft IIS 3.0/4.0 ASP File URL information disclosure (MS98-003 / EDB-19118)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft IIS 3.0/4.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component ASP File Handler. The manipulation with the input ::$DATA as part of URL leads to information disclosure.
This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0278. The attack can be initiated remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.