CVE-1999-0283: Critical severity Sun Microsystems Java Web Server vulnerability

Published Jan 1, 1999
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Updated

The Java Web Server would allow remote users to obtain the source code for CGI programs.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sun Microsystems Java Web Server

Event History

Jan 1, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
Severity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0283?

CVE-1999-0283 has a critical severity rating of 10.

2

What does CVE-1999-0283 affect?

CVE-1999-0283 affects the Sun Microsystems Java Web Server.

3

How do I fix CVE-1999-0283?

To fix CVE-1999-0283, update to the latest version of the Sun Microsystems Java Web Server.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-1999-0283 enable?

CVE-1999-0283 enables remote users to access the source code of CGI programs.

5

What is the risk associated with CVE-1999-0283?

CVE-1999-0283 has a risk rating of 87, indicating a significant vulnerability.

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