What is the severity of CVE-1999-0174?

CVE-1999-0174 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0174?

To fix CVE-1999-0174, upgrade to a patched version of Netscape Communicator beyond 4.51 where this vulnerability is resolved.

What versions of Netscape Communicator are affected by CVE-1999-0174?

CVE-1999-0174 affects Netscape Communicator versions 4.0 through 4.51.

How does the attack work in CVE-1999-0174?

The attack in CVE-1999-0174 exploits the view-source CGI program using a dot dot (..) path traversal to access restricted files.

Can I still use Netscape Communicator if I am affected by CVE-1999-0174?

Using an affected version of Netscape Communicator is risky as it exposes systems to potential attacks, and it is highly recommended to upgrade to a secure version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0174

medium

6.4

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/2/1997

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0174

First published: Sat Feb 01 1997(Updated: )

The view-source CGI program allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netscape Communicator	=4.05
Netscape Communicator	=4.07
Netscape Communicator	=4.51
Netscape Communicator	=4.06
Netscape Communicator	=4.0
Netscape Communicator	=4.6
Netscape Communicator	=4.5
	=4.0
	=4.05
	=4.5
	=4.06
	=4.6
	=4.07
	=4.51

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Reference Links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0174

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0174?
CVE-1999-0174 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0174?
To fix CVE-1999-0174, upgrade to a patched version of Netscape Communicator beyond 4.51 where this vulnerability is resolved.
What versions of Netscape Communicator are affected by CVE-1999-0174?
CVE-1999-0174 affects Netscape Communicator versions 4.0 through 4.51.
How does the attack work in CVE-1999-0174?
The attack in CVE-1999-0174 exploits the view-source CGI program using a dot dot (..) path traversal to access restricted files.
Can I still use Netscape Communicator if I am affected by CVE-1999-0174?
Using an affected version of Netscape Communicator is risky as it exposes systems to potential attacks, and it is highly recommended to upgrade to a secure version.

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