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CVE-1999-0238

First published: Fri Aug 01 1997(Updated: )

php.cgi allows attackers to read any file on the system.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0238?

    CVE-1999-0238 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized file access on the system.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0238?

    To fix CVE-1999-0238, upgrade to a patched version of PHP that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0238?

    CVE-1999-0238 affects PHP versions 1.0, 2.0, and 2.0b10.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-1999-0238?

    CVE-1999-0238 can be exploited to read any file on the system, leading to potential data exposure.

  • Is CVE-1999-0238 still relevant today?

    CVE-1999-0238 is largely considered outdated, but it serves as a historical example of file access vulnerabilities.

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