CVE-1999-0191

Summary

CVE-1999-0191 is a vulnerability affecting the newdsn.exe CGI script in Internet Information Services (IIS) versions prior to 4.0. An attacker can exploit this issue by remotely overwriting files, potentially leading to serious security consequences such as data loss or unauthorized access. This vulnerability can be exploited through specially crafted HTTP requests, making it a significant threat to systems running the affected IIS version. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended that affected organizations upgrade to a patched version of IIS or implement appropriate security measures.

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