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CVE-1999-1397

7.5 · HIGH

Index Server 2.0 on IIS 4.0 stores physical path information in the ContentIndex\Catalogs subkey of the AllowedPaths registry key, whose permissions allows local and remote users to obtain the phys…

Published Mar 23, 1999microsoftEPSS 11.70%

Overview

CVE-1999-1397 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft index_server. It was published on March 23, 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

Index Server 2.0 on IIS 4.0 stores physical path information in the ContentIndex\Catalogs subkey of the AllowedPaths registry key, whose permissions allows local and remote users to obtain the physical paths of directories that are being indexed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update index_server 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1397?

CVE-1999-1397 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft index_server. It was published on March 23, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-1397?

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-1999-1397?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update index_server 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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