CVE-1999-1377

Summary

CVE-1999-1377 is a vulnerability affecting Matt Wright's download.cgi version 1.0. An attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating the 'f' parameter with a '..' (dot dot) sequence, enabling unauthorized reading of arbitrary files on the affected system. This vulnerability poses a serious risk, as it enables attackers to access sensitive information and potentially gain unauthorized access to the system. It is crucial for users of the affected software to apply the available patch or upgrade to a secure version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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