CVE-1999-0771
CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published May 26, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0771 is a vulnerability affecting Compaq Management Agents and the Compaq Survey Utility. By exploiting a ".. (dot dot) attack" on the web components of these applications, an unauthorized remote attacker can gain access to read arbitrary files on the affected system. This issue represents a significant risk, as sensitive information could be exposed to potential adversaries. Users of these Compaq tools are strongly advised to apply the available patches to mitigate this vulnerability and secure their systems.
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Affected Vendors
- Compaq