CVE-1999-0012

Summary

CVE-1999-0012 is a vulnerability in some Microsoft Windows web servers that enables remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files with unusually long file names. This issue can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or enable further attacks. The vulnerability arises due to the web servers' failure to properly validate and restrict file access based on long file names. An attacker can exploit this weakness to gain privileged access to files that should be restricted, potentially leading to data theft or other malicious activities.

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