CVE-1999-0861

Summary

CVE-1999-0861 is a vulnerability affecting the SSL ISAPI filter in Internet Information Services (IIS) and other servers. A race condition exists within the filter, which can result in sensitive information being leaked in plaintext. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specifically crafted requests to the server, potentially gaining access to confidential data. The impact of this issue is significant as IIS is widely used, and the vulnerability can be exploited remotely. It is recommended that affected systems be updated as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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