CVE-1999-0175

Medium

Published: 01/07/1996(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 18/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Very high risk

6.15%

93th percentile - higher than 93% of all known CVEs

Summary

The convert.bas program in the Novell web server allows remote attackers to read any file on the system that is internally accessible by the web server.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to sensitive data, potentially leading to a breach of confidentiality within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the convert.bas program and implement appropriate security measures on the web server.

Original NVD description (English source)

The convert.bas program in the Novell web server allows a remote attackers to read any file on the system that is internally accessible by the web server.