What is the severity of CVE-1999-1377?

CVE-1999-1377 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1377?

To fix CVE-1999-1377, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of download.cgi or implement proper input validation to prevent directory traversal attacks.

What type of attack does CVE-1999-1377 facilitate?

CVE-1999-1377 facilitates directory traversal attacks that enable unauthorized file access on the server.

Which version of download.cgi is affected by CVE-1999-1377?

CVE-1999-1377 affects version 1.0 of Matt Wright's download.cgi.

Who is the vendor associated with CVE-1999-1377?

The vendor associated with CVE-1999-1377 is Matt Wright.

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CVE-1999-1377

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CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

9/9/1999

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1377

First published: Thu Sep 09 1999(Updated: )

Matt Wright's download.cgi 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the f parameter.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Download.cgi	=1.0

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Reference Links

http://pulhas.org/phrack/55/P55-07.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1377?
CVE-1999-1377 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1377?
To fix CVE-1999-1377, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of download.cgi or implement proper input validation to prevent directory traversal attacks.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-1377 facilitate?
CVE-1999-1377 facilitates directory traversal attacks that enable unauthorized file access on the server.
Which version of download.cgi is affected by CVE-1999-1377?
CVE-1999-1377 affects version 1.0 of Matt Wright's download.cgi.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-1999-1377?
The vendor associated with CVE-1999-1377 is Matt Wright.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1377?
CVE-1999-1377 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1377?
To fix CVE-1999-1377, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of download.cgi or implement proper input validation to prevent directory traversal attacks.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-1377 facilitate?
CVE-1999-1377 facilitates directory traversal attacks that enable unauthorized file access on the server.
Which version of download.cgi is affected by CVE-1999-1377?
CVE-1999-1377 affects version 1.0 of Matt Wright's download.cgi.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-1999-1377?
The vendor associated with CVE-1999-1377 is Matt Wright.