CVE-1999-0842

Summary

CVE-1999-0842 is a vulnerability affecting the Symantec Mail-Gear 1.0 web interface server. malicious actors can exploit this issue by launching a dot-dot (..) attack, which grants them access to read arbitrary files on the server. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows unauthorized reading of sensitive data, potentially leading to data breaches and information disclosure. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended that affected organizations upgrade to a newer version of the Mail-Gear server or apply the relevant security patches as soon as possible. By addressing this vulnerability, organizations can prevent attackers from exploiting this weakness and safeguard their data.

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