CVE-1999-0640

Summary

CVE-1999-0640 refers to a vulnerability in outdated Gopher servers. The presence of a running Gopher service can leave these servers susceptible to remote code execution attacks. Cybercriminals can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to a vulnerable Gopher server, potentially gaining unauthorized access and control. Though the Gopher protocol has largely been replaced, many legacy systems continue to run this outdated service, making them potential targets for attacks. Organizations should prioritize updating or decommissioning their Gopher servers to mitigate this risk.

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