CVE-1999-0725

Description

When IIS is run with a default language of Chinese, Korean, or Japanese, it allows a remote attacker to view the source code of certain files, a.k.a. "Double Byte Code Page".

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 38.53% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/477 vdb entry third party advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-022 vendor advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ233335 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2302 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0725?
CVE-1999-0725 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-0725?
To fix CVE-1999-0725, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-0725 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-1999-0725 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~39% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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