What is the severity of CVE-1999-0278?

CVE-1999-0278 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to access sensitive source code.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0278?

To fix CVE-1999-0278, you should apply the relevant security patch provided by Microsoft for Internet Information Server 3.0 or 4.0.

Which versions of IIS are affected by CVE-1999-0278?

CVE-1999-0278 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 3.0 and 4.0, as well as Windows NT 4.0.

Can CVE-1999-0278 lead to data leakage?

Yes, CVE-1999-0278 can lead to data leakage as it allows attackers to retrieve source code from ASP files.

Is it safe to run IIS 3.0 or 4.0 after CVE-1999-0278 is disclosed?

Running IIS 3.0 or 4.0 without applying the security updates for CVE-1999-0278 poses significant security risks.

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CVE-1999-0278

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/6/1998

29/9/1999

3/4/2025

CVE-1999-0278

First published: Mon Jun 01 1998(Updated: )

In IIS, remote attackers can obtain source code for ASP files by appending "::$DATA" to the URL.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Internet Information Services	=3.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services	=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0278?
CVE-1999-0278 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to access sensitive source code.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0278?
To fix CVE-1999-0278, you should apply the relevant security patch provided by Microsoft for Internet Information Server 3.0 or 4.0.
Which versions of IIS are affected by CVE-1999-0278?
CVE-1999-0278 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 3.0 and 4.0, as well as Windows NT 4.0.
Can CVE-1999-0278 lead to data leakage?
Yes, CVE-1999-0278 can lead to data leakage as it allows attackers to retrieve source code from ASP files.
Is it safe to run IIS 3.0 or 4.0 after CVE-1999-0278 is disclosed?
Running IIS 3.0 or 4.0 without applying the security updates for CVE-1999-0278 poses significant security risks.

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