CVE-1999-0978

Summary

CVE-1999-0978 is a vulnerability affecting the htdig software. This issue enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating filenames containing shell metacharacters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a maliciously named file that, when processed by htdig, would trigger the execution of the attacker's command. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized system access or data theft. Organizations running htdig are advised to apply the available patch or upgrade to a secure version to mitigate this risk.

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