CVE-1999-0587

Summary

CVE-1999-0587 is a vulnerability affecting WWW servers that do not run in a restricted file system environment, such as through a chroot. This lack of restriction allows unauthorized access to system-critical data, posing a significant security risk. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges and potentially cause serious damage to the affected system. It is essential for administrators to implement proper file system restrictions to mitigate this threat and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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