CVE-1999-1149
CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Jul 16, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1149 denotes a buffer overflow vulnerability in CSM Proxy 4.1. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending an excessively long string to the FTP port, resulting in a denial of service (crash) condition. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient bounds checking in the CSM Proxy software, making it susceptible to malicious input. This can disrupt the normal functioning of the system, potentially impacting availability for authorized users.
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