CVE-1999-0270

Summary

CVE-1999-0270 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting SGI's Performer API Search Tool's pfdisplay.cgi program. An attacker can exploit this issue to read arbitrary files remotely. This vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation, allowing an attacker to manipulate file paths and access sensitive data. The potential impact includes information disclosure, leading to potential security risks and privacy breaches. Organizations using performer_tools are advised to apply relevant patches or upgrades to mitigate this vulnerability.

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