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CVE-1999-1418

5.0 · MEDIUM

ICQ99 ICQ web server build 1701 with "Active Homepage" enabled generates allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files on the server by comparing server responses when a file exists (…

Published May 1, 1999mirabilisEPSS 1.31%

Overview

CVE-1999-1418 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mirabilis icq_web_front. It was published on May 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

ICQ99 ICQ web server build 1701 with "Active Homepage" enabled generates allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files on the server by comparing server responses when a file exists ("404 Forbidden") versus when a file does not exist ("404 not found").

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mirabilis. Update icq_web_front 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-1999-1418?

CVE-1999-1418 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mirabilis icq_web_front. It was published on May 1, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-1999-1418?

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-1999-1418?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mirabilis. Update icq_web_front 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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