CVE-1999-0262

Summary

CVE-1999-0262 is a vulnerability affecting the Hylafax faxsurvey CGI script on Linux systems. An attacker can exploit this weakness by inserting shell metacharacters in the query string of a specially crafted request. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the targeted system, potentially leading to significant security risks. It is crucial for Linux administrators using Hylafax to apply available patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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