CVE-1999-1520

Summary

CVE-1999-1520 is a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Site Server 3.0's Ad Server Sample directory (AdSamples). The issue stems from a misconfigured file access permission. An attacker can exploit this configuration problem to gain unauthorized access to the SITE.CSC file. Exposure of this file leads to the disclosure of sensitive SQL database information. This vulnerability underscores the importance of securing file permissions to protect sensitive data.

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