CVE-1999-0751

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Sep 13, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0751 denotes a buffer overflow vulnerability identified in Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6, specifically within the Accept command during SSL Handshake. This issue allows malicious actors to send excessive data to the server, leading to memory corruption and potential execution of arbitrary code. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the server or disrupt its functionality. This flaw, addressed in the SSL Handshake Patch, highlights the importance of timely software updates to mitigate cybersecurity risks.

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