WEB_IIS srchadm access

 

Code: p1170

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a potential weakness on a host running Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) using the Indexing service.

Impact: Information gathering.

Corrective: Check the IIS implementation on the host. Ensure all measures have been taken to deny access to sensitive files. Ensure that the IIS implementation is fully patched. Ensure that the underlying operating system is fully patched. Employ strategies to harden the IIS implementation and operating system. Check the host for signs of compromise.