CVE-1999-0842
CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Nov 29, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0842 is a vulnerability affecting the Symantec Mail-Gear 1.0 web interface server. This issue enables remote users to access arbitrary files on the server through a ".." (dot dot) attack. By manipulating the file request, an attacker can potentially read sensitive information from the system, posing a significant risk to security. The vulnerability exists in the web interface and requires no authentication, making it easily exploitable. It is crucial that affected organizations apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Vendors
- Symantec