CVE-1999-0495

Summary

CVE-1999-0495 is a vulnerability affecting SMB (Server Message Block) shares where a remote attacker can manipulate the use of ".." (dot dot) in file paths to access restricted directories and potentially gain unauthorized file system access. This issue can lead to data theft, unintended file modifications, or even system compromise. It is recommended that affected systems be patched as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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