CVE-1999-0012

7.0 HIGH

Published: February 06, 1998 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Some web servers under Microsoft Windows allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for files with long file names.

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0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

Source: cve@mitre.org

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

2 reference(s) from NVD

CVSS v3 Score

7.0 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.7%

73th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

CWE-290

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