CVE-1999-0865

Summary

CVE-1999-0865 represents a significant vulnerability in CommuniGatePro, an email and web application server. Hackers can exploit this buffer overflow issue by sending a long string to the HTTP configuration port. Once successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, system crashes, or data corruption. This issue was identified over two decades ago and remains relevant for organizations still utilizing unpatched CommuniGatePro versions. It underscores the importance of regular software updates and cybersecurity best practices.

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