CVE-1999-0678
Apache Debian Linux — NVD-CWE-Other
- Published: 1999-01-17T05:00:00.000
- Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
- Vendors: Apache, Debian
- Products: Debian Linux, Http
- CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
CVE-1999-0678 — A default configuration of Apache on Debian GNU/Linux sets the ServerRoot to /usr/doc, which allows remote users to read documentation files for the entire server. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]
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A default configuration of Apache on Debian GNU/Linux sets the ServerRoot to /usr/doc, which allows remote users to read documentation files for the entire server.
🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means
Summary: Debian Linux from Apache is impacted (CWE: unspecified).
Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.
Mitigation: Upgrade immediately to the remediated release and follow vendor hardening guidance.
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/318 [Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry]
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/318 [Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry]
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