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CVE-1999-1508

10.0 · HIGH

Web server in Tektronix PhaserLink Printer 840.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain administrator access by directly calling undocumented URLs such as ncl_items.html and ncl_subjects.html.

Published Nov 16, 1999tekEPSS 8.06%

Overview

CVE-1999-1508 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tek phaser_network_printer_740. It was published on November 16, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Web server in Tektronix PhaserLink Printer 840.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain administrator access by directly calling undocumented URLs such as ncl_items.html and ncl_subjects.html.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tek. Update phaser_network_printer_740 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

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94286041430870&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/806Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94286041430870&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/806

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1508?

CVE-1999-1508 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tek phaser_network_printer_740. It was published on November 16, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-1508?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-1999-1508?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tek. Update phaser_network_printer_740 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-1999-1508?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-1999-1508 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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