Web Server FrontPage Access

Impact

The introduction of Microsoft's FrontPage Web development tool introduced several security vulnerabilities. A common exploit through FrontPage is the modification of Web server pages. Other information owned by the Web user can also be compromised.

Resolution

Where possible, FrontPage should not be used. If it must be used, then all of the precautions identiifed by Microsoft should be employed. You should recognize that this is an active exploit by hackers and Microsoft may not have uncovered all of it vulnerabilities.