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IIS vs Apache: Security Analysis and Server Configuration Comparison

Not long ago, Web administrators didn't have a great deal of input into their organization's Web server platform. If they worked in a Windows shop, they ran Microsoft's Internet Information Server (IIS), while those in Linux/Unix shops were tied to Apache, and never the twain did meet. However, times have changed and the Apache HTTP Server Project has broken down the walls by releasing a Windows distribution of the Web server that traces its historic roots to the original NCSA httpd server. There are now two "big kids on the block" and Windows administrators, at least, have some flexibility. (Don't expect Microsoft to release IIS for Linux anytime soon!) . From a security perspective, the choice is debatable. Here are four factors that might sway your decision on the most secure platform for your organization: Inherent server vulnerabilities. Despite the bad press Microsoft receives, the platforms are almost equally vulnerable to attacks. A recent search in the CERT Vulnerability Database yielded 28 hits for IIS vulnerabilities and 25 separate announcements of Apache vulnerabilities. That's as close as you get to a horse race in the information security world. The link for this article located at TechTarget.com is no longer available. . When choosing between IIS and Apache for web hosting, it's important to assess their security mechanisms, default settings, patch management, and more for informed decisions. IIS Security, Apache Web Server, Security Analysis, Web Server Comparison. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Aug 16, 2005 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Server Security
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IIS: Secret Exploit Tool Creates High Risk For Administrators

Security professionals are concerned that a program used by hackers to exploit a flaw in Microsoft IIS webserver has not been made public. They fear that the hackers are keeping the tool secret in a bid to launch further damaging IIS . . . . Security professionals are concerned that a program used by hackers to exploit a flaw in Microsoft IIS webserver has not been made public. They fear that the hackers are keeping the tool secret in a bid to launch further damaging IIS attacks. The latest in a long line of vulnerabilities in IIS was discovered last week, when it was revealed that a remote buffer overflow in all versions of IIS Internet Services API could be exploited to give an attacker complete control of a system. But the security community is worried that hackers may be hanging on to the tool used for exploiting this hole, rather than releasing it for analysis so that a patch can be developed. Typically, when a hole is discovered, a tool capable of exploiting the glitch appears within 48 hours, encouraging administrators to patch their systems quickly. But so far, no such tool has appeared to push administrators into gear, although rumour has it that hackers are in possession of such a program, potentially leaving the six million users of IIS at risk. Security firm @stake warned that administrators are less likely to react to an advisory if there is no exploit tool available. Hackers thrive on a lack of awareness in security and, by keeping the exploit tool underground, network administrators could be lulled into a false sense of security. [ All of article content ] The link for this article located at vnunet is no longer available. . Security professionals are concerned that a program used by hackers to exploit a flaw in Microsoft I. security, professionals, concerned, program, hackers, exploit, microsoft. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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