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CVE-1999-0068

First published: Sun Oct 19 1997(Updated: )

CGI PHP mylog script allows an attacker to read any file on the target server.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHP=2.0
PHP=2.0b10
PHP=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0068?

    CVE-1999-0068 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows attackers to read any file on the server.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0068?

    To fix CVE-1999-0068, upgrade to a later version of PHP that does not include the vulnerable mylog script.

  • What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-1999-0068?

    CVE-1999-0068 affects PHP versions 1.0 and 2.0, including the beta version 2.0b10.

  • What type of attack can be performed using CVE-1999-0068?

    CVE-1999-0068 allows for unauthorized reading of server files, potentially exposing sensitive information.

  • Is CVE-1999-0068 still a threat today?

    While CVE-1999-0068 is an old vulnerability, it remains a threat for systems still running the affected PHP versions.

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