CVE-1999-0996

Summary

CVE-1999-0996 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Infoseek Ultraseek search engine. Malicious actors can exploit this issue by sending a long GET request to the search engine, causing the buffer to overflow and enabling the execution of arbitrary commands. Successful exploitation could lead to serious consequences, such as unauthorized system access or data theft. Infoseek users are advised to update their software to patch this vulnerability and avoid using long GET requests with the search engine until the issue is resolved. This flaw was discovered over two decades ago, highlighting the importance of keeping software up-to-date to protect against known vulnerabilities.

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