CVE-1999-0854
5.0 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-1999-0854 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting infopop ultimate_bulletin_board. It was published on November 1, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Ultimate Bulletin Board stores data files in the cgi-bin directory, allowing remote attackers to view the data if an error occurs when the HTTP server attempts to execute the file.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from infopop. Update ultimate_bulletin_board 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-0854?
CVE-1999-0854 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting infopop ultimate_bulletin_board. It was published on November 1, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-1999-0854?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0854?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from infopop. Update ultimate_bulletin_board 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.
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