CVE-1999-0725: When IIS is run with a default language of Chinese, Korean, or Japanese, it allows a remote attacker to view the source
Summary
When IIS is run with a default language of Chinese, Korean, or Japanese, it allows a remote attacker to view the source code of certain files, a.k.a. "Double Byte Code Page".
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:48.515Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ233335
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/477
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-022
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2302
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ233335
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/477
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-022
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2302