CVE-2001-0506
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in ssinc.dll in IIS 5.0 and 4.0 allows local users to gain system privileges via a Server-Side Includes (SSI) directive for a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the directory name is added, aka the "SSI privilege elevation" vulnerability.
Published Sep 20, 2001 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2001-0506 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v2) affecting Internet Information Server (Microsoft), Internet Information Services (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
69%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in ssinc.dll in IIS 5.0 and 4.0 allows local users to gain system privileges via a Server-Side Includes (SSI) directive for a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the directory name is added, aka the "SSI privilege elevation" vulnerability.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Information ServerMicrosoft | 4.0 | n/a |
| Internet Information ServicesMicrosoft | 5.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 20, 2001
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patch3190
- exploitExploitDB-21071
- other20010817 NSFOCUS SA2001-06 : Microsoft IIS ssinc.dll Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- other20011127 IIS Server Side Include Buffer overflow exploit code
- otherMS01-044
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in ssinc.dll in IIS 5.0 and 4.0 allows local users to gain system privileges via a Server-Side Includes (SSI) directive for a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the directory name is added, aka the "SSI privilege elevation" vulnerability.
Affected: Internet Information Server (Microsoft) versions 4.0; Internet Information Services (Microsoft) versions 5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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