CVE-1999-0739

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 7, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0739 is a vulnerability affecting the codebrws.asp file in Internet Information Services (IIS) and Site Server. Malicious actors can exploit this issue to read arbitrary files remotely. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive data stored on the affected system. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the IIS or Site Server web server, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise. Organizations using IIS or Site Server are strongly advised to apply the available patches to mitigate this risk.

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