CVE-1999-1508

Summary

CVE-1999-1508: Tektronix PhaserLink Printer 840.0 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability that enables remote attackers to gain administrator access. This is achieved by directly calling undocumented URLs, specifically 'ncl_items.html' and 'ncl_subjects.html', which grant unauthorized access to administrative functionalities. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to take control of the affected web server. This issue may pose a significant risk to networks with the vulnerable printers installed. Users are advised to update their systems as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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