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CVE-1999-0710

7.5 · HIGH

The Squid package in Red Hat Linux 5.2 and 6.0, and other distributions, installs cachemgr.cgi in a public web directory, which allows remote attackers to use it as an intermediary to connect to ot…

Published Jul 25, 1999redhatEPSS 11.60%

Overview

CVE-1999-0710 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat linux. It was published on July 25, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Squid package in Red Hat Linux 5.2 and 6.0, and other distributions, installs cachemgr.cgi in a public web directory, which allows remote attackers to use it as an intermediary to connect to other systems.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reffedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-576Refwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-May/msg00025.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-1999-025.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-489.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/archives/rh52-errata-general.html#squidRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2059Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2385Reffedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA--.shtmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-576

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0710?

CVE-1999-0710 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat linux. It was published on July 25, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0710?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0710?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-1999-0710?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-1999-0710 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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