CVE-1999-0289

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Dec 12, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0289 is a vulnerability affecting the Apache web server on Win32 systems. Maliciously crafted URLs with a trailing "." (dot) character can grant unauthorized access to restricted files. This issue may lead to information disclosure or potentially more serious consequences if an attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. System administrators are encouraged to update their Apache web server configuration to prevent such requests or apply the relevant patch to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server

Affected Vendors

  • Apache Software Foundation