CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0771
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk5.84%
92th percentile - higher than 92% of all known CVEs
Summary
The web components of Compaq Management Agents and the Compaq Survey Utility allow a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Risk Assessment
An attacker may gain access to sensitive data, potentially compromising the confidentiality of information within the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software to the latest version and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of attack.
Original NVD description (English source)
The web components of Compaq Management Agents and the Compaq Survey Utility allow a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.