Re: Web Server Reverse Proxy Bug

From: Bernard Cheah [MVP] (qbernard_at_hotmail.com.discuss)
Date: 06/26/05


Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 12:33:19 +0800

No idea, what Vunerability assessment service is that. didn't it tell you
how to solve it and the concept behind the reporting item?

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"Pankaj" <Pankaj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:5444C950-E3CE-4494-BAFB-3F08BCD223FB@microsoft.com...
> Hi - i recently used the vulnerability assessment service for our web 
> server
> & the following was reported by the system "The remote Web server seems to
> allow any anonymous user to use it as a reverse proxy. This may expose
> internal
> services to potential mapping and, henceforth, compromise."
>
> I am not sure i understand this issue & i was wondering if someone can
> explain to me or point me in the right direction.
>
> How do i get rid of this bug? Please help.
>
> Windows 2000 , IIS 5.0 .
>
>