CVE-1999-0178

Summary

CVE-1999-0178 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the win-c-sample program (win-c-sample.exe) in the WebSite web server version 1.1e. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by sending a query string that is longer than expected to the server. The excess data causes the buffer to overflow, resulting in arbitrary code execution on the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running the WebSite web server with the win-c-sample program, as successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized system access and potential data theft or modification.

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