CVE-1999-1378

Summary

CVE-1999-1378 is a vulnerability affecting the dbmlparser.exe CGI guestbook program. The issue lies in the lack of proper implementation of a chroot operation, which enables remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected system. This flaw poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of data stored on the system and could potentially lead to further exploitation. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the guestbook application, bypassing the intended file access restrictions and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive files. System administrators are advised to patch or upgrade their guestbook software to mitigate this risk.

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