CVE-1999-0177

Summary

CVE-1999-0177 is a vulnerability affecting the uploader program in the WebSite web server. Maliciously crafted files can be uploaded and executed arbitrarily on the server, giving remote attackers the ability to run unauthorized code. This poses a significant risk as it can result in server compromise and potential data theft or system damage. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by uploading a specially crafted file to the server, which is then executed with administrative privileges. Organizations using the WebSite web server are advised to apply the available patch or upgrade to a more secure version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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