CVE-1999-1418

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").

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.56%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/13508	mailing list patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/246	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1418?: CVE-1999-1418 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1418?: To fix CVE-1999-1418, 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-1999-1418 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1418 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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