CVE-1999-1456

Summary

CVE-1999-1456 is a vulnerability affecting thttpd HTTP server version 2.03 and earlier. This issue permits remote attackers to read arbitrary files by making a GET request with over one leading slash character in the filename. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as an attacker can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data on the affected system. It is essential for organizations using thttpd to update their servers to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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