CVE-1999-0892

Summary

CVE-1999-0892 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Netscape Communicator versions prior to 4.7. This issue arises due to a dynamic font with an insufficient length field, which exceeds the actual size of the font data. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a specially crafted font and tricking the user into opening a malicious file or website. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially resulting in unauthorized access, data theft, or system damage. The vulnerability posed a significant risk during the late 1990s and required prompt patches and updates to mitigate it.

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