CVE-1999-0071

Summary

CVE-1999-0071 is a vulnerability affecting Apache httpd versions 1.1.1 and earlier. This issue involves a cookie buffer overflow, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted cookie to the target server. Successful exploitation could lead to server compromise, resulting in unauthorized access or data theft. The vulnerability occurs due to the insufficient validation and handling of cookie data, making it essential for affected systems to be updated or patched as soon as possible.

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