What is the severity of CVE-1999-1081?

CVE-1999-1081 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1081?

To fix CVE-1999-1081, you should upgrade to a newer version of the Novell Web Server that does not include the vulnerable files.pl script.

What impact does CVE-1999-1081 have on web security?

CVE-1999-1081 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, which can lead to exposure of sensitive data and compromise of web application integrity.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1081?

CVE-1999-1081 affects the Novell Web Server Examples Toolkit version 2.0.

Is CVE-1999-1081 still a relevant vulnerability today?

While CVE-1999-1081 is an older vulnerability, it highlights risks in file access configuration that are still pertinent in modern web server environments.

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CVE-1999-1081

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

12/9/2001

1/8/2024

CVE-1999-1081

First published: Wed Sep 12 2001(Updated: )

Vulnerability in files.pl script in Novell WebServer Examples Toolkit 2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell Web Server	=2.0
Novell web server	=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1081?
CVE-1999-1081 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1081?
To fix CVE-1999-1081, you should upgrade to a newer version of the Novell Web Server that does not include the vulnerable files.pl script.
What impact does CVE-1999-1081 have on web security?
CVE-1999-1081 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, which can lead to exposure of sensitive data and compromise of web application integrity.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1081?
CVE-1999-1081 affects the Novell Web Server Examples Toolkit version 2.0.
Is CVE-1999-1081 still a relevant vulnerability today?
While CVE-1999-1081 is an older vulnerability, it highlights risks in file access configuration that are still pertinent in modern web server environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1081?
CVE-1999-1081 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1081?
To fix CVE-1999-1081, you should upgrade to a newer version of the Novell Web Server that does not include the vulnerable files.pl script.
What impact does CVE-1999-1081 have on web security?
CVE-1999-1081 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, which can lead to exposure of sensitive data and compromise of web application integrity.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1081?
CVE-1999-1081 affects the Novell Web Server Examples Toolkit version 2.0.
Is CVE-1999-1081 still a relevant vulnerability today?
While CVE-1999-1081 is an older vulnerability, it highlights risks in file access configuration that are still pertinent in modern web server environments.