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 by gaining access to the server and navigating beyond the intended web directory. The consequences of this vulnerability can range from data theft to system compromise. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to implement a chroot environment for web servers to restrict their access to specific directories and prevent unauthorized access to critical system data.

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