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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0236

high

7.5

CWE

200

1/1/1997

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache HTTP Server
NCSA HTTPD

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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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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.