CVE-1999-1451

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Dec 31, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1451 is a vulnerability affecting IIS 4.0 and Site Server 3.0. This issue permits remote attackers to read arbitrary files through the Winmsdp.exe sample file. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request to the affected system, which may result in unauthorized access to sensitive data. This issue poses a significant risk to systems that have not been patched, as it can lead to data theft or other malicious activities. It is highly recommended that affected organizations apply the available patches to mitigate this threat.

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