CVE-1999-1590
Overview
CVE-1999-1590 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting wwwcount wwwcount. It was published on December 31, 1999.
Technical Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Muhammad A. Muquit wwwcount (Count.cgi) 2.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary GIF files via ".." sequences in the image parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-0021.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wwwcount. Update wwwcount 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-1999-1590?
CVE-1999-1590 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting wwwcount wwwcount. It was published on December 31, 1999.
How severe is CVE-1999-1590?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1590?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wwwcount. Update wwwcount 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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