7.5
CWE
200
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0236: Infoleak

First published: Wed Jan 01 1997(Updated: )

ScriptAlias directory in NCSA and Apache httpd allowed attackers to read CGI programs.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache HTTP Server
NCSA HTTPD
<1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0236?

    CVE-1999-0236 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive CGI scripts.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0236?

    To fix CVE-1999-0236, ensure that the ScriptAlias directives are properly configured to restrict access to CGI programs.

  • What software is affected by CVE-1999-0236?

    CVE-1999-0236 affects both the Apache HTTP Server and NCSA HTTPD software.

  • What type of attack does CVE-1999-0236 allow?

    CVE-1999-0236 allows attackers to read sensitive CGI programs due to improper configuration.

  • Is there a known workaround for CVE-1999-0236?

    A known workaround for CVE-1999-0236 is to review and secure your ScriptAlias settings in the server configuration.

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