CVE-1999-0678: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Jan 17, 1999
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Updated

A default configuration of Apache on Debian GNU/Linux sets the ServerRoot to /usr/doc, which allows remote users to read documentation files for the entire server.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apache HTTP Server
Debian Debian Linux=2.1
All of the following
Apache HTTP Server
Debian Debian Linux=2.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Change Apache's ServerRoot from the Debian default of /usr/doc to a directory that is not web-accessible. Update the appropriate Apache configuration files (for example /etc/apache2/apache2.conf or site-specific config) to set ServerRoot to a non-/usr/doc path so documentation files are not served, then restart Apache to apply the change.

    Apache (httpd) on Debian GNU/Linux ServerRoot = do not set to /usr/doc

Event History

Jan 17, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 22, 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-1999-0678?

CVE-1999-0678 has a moderate severity rating due to the exposure of sensitive documentation files.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0678?

To fix CVE-1999-0678, you should change the ServerRoot configuration in Apache to a more secure directory.

3

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0678?

CVE-1999-0678 affects users running a default configuration of Apache on Debian GNU/Linux version 2.1.

4

What kind of data can be exposed by CVE-1999-0678?

CVE-1999-0678 can expose documentation files that contain sensitive information about the server configuration.

5

Is CVE-1999-0678 still a threat today?

While CVE-1999-0678 is an older vulnerability, it can still pose a risk on systems that have not been properly secured or updated.

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