CVE-1999-0978

Summary

CVE-1999-0978 is a vulnerability affecting the htdig search engine. An attacker can exploit this issue by providing a maliciously crafted filename with shell metacharacters to the htdig application. As a result, the application may execute arbitrary commands, leading to potential security compromises. This vulnerability underscores the importance of proper input validation and access control mechanisms in software applications.

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