CVE-1999-0448

Summary

CVE-1999-0448 is a vulnerability affecting both IIS 4.0 and Apache servers. It allows remote attackers to conceal the true URL of their request by manipulating the length of HTTP request methods. This can potentially be used to bypass access controls and perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability arises due to the servers' failure to properly check the length of HTTP request methods. This issue, though old, highlights the importance of keeping web servers updated with the latest security patches.

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