CVE-1999-1179
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-1999-1179 is a vulnerability affecting the man.sh CGI script, which was included in the May 1998 issue of SysAdmin Magazine. This issue poses a risk as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability exists in the man.sh script, which was designed to provide manual page output, but its CGI functionality can be exploited to run malicious code on affected systems. Attackers can remotely trigger this vulnerability, making it a significant security concern for systems that have this CGI script installed. Organizations are advised to update or remove the vulnerable man.sh script from their systems as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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