CVE-1999-1397

CVE-1999-1397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Index Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Index Server 2.0 on IIS 4.0 stores physical path information in the ContentIndex\Catalogs subkey of the AllowedPaths registry key, whose permissions allows local and remote users to obtain the physical paths of directories that are being indexed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1397?
Index Server 2.0 on IIS 4.0 stores physical path information in the ContentIndex\Catalogs subkey of the AllowedPaths registry key, whose permissions allows local and remote users to obtain the physical paths of directories that are being indexed.
How severe is CVE-1999-1397?
CVE-1999-1397 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1397 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1397?
CVE-1999-1397 affects Microsoft Index Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1397?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1397 published?
CVE-1999-1397 was published on 1999-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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