What is the severity of CVE-1999-1273?

CVE-1999-1273 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass access control lists and potentially expose sensitive data.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1273?

To fix CVE-1999-1273, upgrade the Squid Web Proxy Cache to a version that addresses this vulnerability, preferably beyond 1.1.20.

What impact does CVE-1999-1273 have on system security?

CVE-1999-1273 allows unauthorized access to resources by bypassing configured access control, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of web data.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1273?

CVE-1999-1273 specifically affects Squid Web Proxy Cache version 1.1.20.

What type of attack does CVE-1999-1273 facilitate?

CVE-1999-1273 facilitates URL manipulation attacks that allow users to circumvent security measures implemented through access control lists.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1273

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

20/2/1998

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1273

First published: Fri Feb 20 1998(Updated: )

Squid Internet Object Cache 1.1.20 allows users to bypass access control lists (ACLs) by encoding the URL with hexadecimal escape sequences.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Squid Web Proxy Cache	=1.1.20

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/8551

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1273?
CVE-1999-1273 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass access control lists and potentially expose sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1273?
To fix CVE-1999-1273, upgrade the Squid Web Proxy Cache to a version that addresses this vulnerability, preferably beyond 1.1.20.
What impact does CVE-1999-1273 have on system security?
CVE-1999-1273 allows unauthorized access to resources by bypassing configured access control, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of web data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1273?
CVE-1999-1273 specifically affects Squid Web Proxy Cache version 1.1.20.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-1273 facilitate?
CVE-1999-1273 facilitates URL manipulation attacks that allow users to circumvent security measures implemented through access control lists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1273?
CVE-1999-1273 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass access control lists and potentially expose sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1273?
To fix CVE-1999-1273, upgrade the Squid Web Proxy Cache to a version that addresses this vulnerability, preferably beyond 1.1.20.
What impact does CVE-1999-1273 have on system security?
CVE-1999-1273 allows unauthorized access to resources by bypassing configured access control, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of web data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1273?
CVE-1999-1273 specifically affects Squid Web Proxy Cache version 1.1.20.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-1273 facilitate?
CVE-1999-1273 facilitates URL manipulation attacks that allow users to circumvent security measures implemented through access control lists.