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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-1999-0012

Some web servers under Microsoft Windows allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files with long file names.

Vulnerability Description

Some web servers under Microsoft Windows allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files with long file names.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftFrontpageAll versions
MicrosoftInternet Information Server4.0
MicrosoftPersonal Web Server4.0
NetscapeEnterprise Server3.0
NetscapeFasttrack Server2.01

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-290

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0012?

CVE-1999-0012 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Some web servers under Microsoft Windows allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files with long file names.

How severe is CVE-1999-0012?

CVE-1999-0012 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0012?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Frontpage, Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Personal Web Server, Netscape Enterprise Server, Netscape Fasttrack Server.