CVE-1999-0587

Summary

CVE-1999-0587 is a vulnerability affecting WWW servers that fail to run in a restricted file system. This lack of containment exposes system-critical data to potential attackers, posing a significant security risk. Servers with this vulnerability could be accessed and manipulated, leading to potential unauthorized access to sensitive information or even system takeover. Implementing a secure file system boundary, such as chroot, is essential to mitigate this risk and protect against potential attacks.

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