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CVE-1999-0678: A default configuration of Apache on Debian GNU/Linux sets the ServerRoot to /usr/doc, which allows remote...

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.

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This old CVE describes an Apache default configuration on Debian GNU/Linux where ServerRoot points to /usr/doc. That could let remote users read documentation files for the server. The sources do not provide affected versions, a CVSS score, or current exploit evidence. Exposure appears limited to legacy Debian GNU/Linux Apache deployments with this historical default or copied configuration. Modern exposure cannot be confirmed from the provided sources. Handle as a legacy exposure review rather than an emergency. Prioritize internet-facing Debian Apache systems and unsupported hosts, especially where documentation could reveal sensitive configuration or software details. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Debian GNU/Linux Apache servers.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for historical Apache configuration remediation.; If present, treat ServerRoot=/usr/doc as unsafe and correct per vendor guidance..

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