CVE-1999-1005: Medium severity Netscape Enterprise server vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 1999
·
Updated

Groupwise web server GWWEB.EXE allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files with .htm extensions via a .. (dot dot) attack using the HELP parameter.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Netscape Enterprise server=3.0.7a
Novell GroupWise=5.5
Novell GroupWise=5.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Novell GroupWise (web server GWWEB.EXE) from your environment.

    Uninstall or disable the GroupWise web server component (GWWEB.EXE) if the web interface is not required.

  2. Configuration

    Disable the HELP parameter in GWWEB.EXE or implement strict input validation to reject any '..' directory-traversal sequences and ensure only intended .htm files in allowed directories can be served.

    Novell GroupWise web server (GWWEB.EXE) HELP parameter handling = disabled or input-validated to block '..' sequences and limit served extensions
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the GroupWise web server (GWWEB.EXE) with network controls (firewall, ACLs, or reverse proxy) to trusted IPs only, and block requests that contain directory-traversal patterns (e.g., '..') or that attempt to access .htm files via the HELP parameter.

Event History

Dec 19, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 25, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1005?

CVE-1999-1005 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1005?

To fix CVE-1999-1005, you should patch the affected version of the GroupWise web server or implement access controls to prevent directory traversal attacks.

3

What software is affected by CVE-1999-1005?

CVE-1999-1005 affects Netscape Enterprise Server version 3.0.7a and Novell GroupWise versions 5.2 and 5.5.

4

Can CVE-1999-1005 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-1005 can be exploited remotely by attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

5

What is a '..' (dot dot) attack as related to CVE-1999-1005?

A '..' (dot dot) attack refers to a directory traversal attack that allows attackers to navigate to parent directories to access restricted files.

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