CVE-1999-0262

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 4, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0262 is a vulnerability affecting the Hylafax faxsurvey CGI script on Linux systems. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending maliciously crafted query strings containing shell metacharacters to the script. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system, potentially leading to significant security risks. It is recommended that affected systems be updated with the necessary patches to address this vulnerability.

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