CVE-1999-1178

Summary

CVE-1999-1178 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting Samba Server 4.1 beta. An attacker can remotely access sensitive information about the server by making an HTTP request to the dumpenv.pl script. This issue grants unauthorized access to server details, potentially leading to further exploitation. The vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and remains relevant for unpatched systems. It is essential for system administrators to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk.

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