CVE-1999-0289

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Dec 12, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0289 is a vulnerability affecting the Apache web server on Win32 systems. Maliciously crafted URLs with a trailing "." (dot) character can potentially grant unauthorized access to restricted files on the server. This issue may lead to data exposure or other security consequences, emphasizing the importance of proper URL validation and file permissions management.

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Affected Products

  • Apache Software Foundation Apache HTTP Server

Affected Vendors

  • Apache Software Foundation