CVE-1999-1462

Summary

CVE-1999-1462 is a vulnerability affecting the bb-hist.sh CGI History module in versions 1.09b and 1.09c of Big Brother. An attacker can exploit this weakness to read sensitive information from arbitrary files on the targeted system remotely. This issue poses a significant risk if the system contains critical data that should be protected from unauthorized access. Both the affected versions of Big Brother and the vulnerability itself are outdated, but it's crucial for organizations still using these versions to apply the necessary patches or upgrades to prevent potential attacks.

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