CVE-1999-0395

Summary

CVE-1999-0395 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting the BackWeb Polite Agent Protocol. An attacker can exploit a race condition in the protocol to spoof a BackWeb server, potentially tricking clients into sending sensitive information to the wrong destination. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access or data theft. The race condition occurs due to an inconsistency in handling requests and responses, enabling an attacker to manipulate the communication between the client and the server. Users of the BackWeb Polite Agent Protocol are advised to apply the available patch or upgrade to a secure version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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