CVE-1999-1189
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 24, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1189 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.7 on Windows 95 and Windows 98. An attacker can exploit this issue by crafting a malicious URL with a long argument following a "?" character and referencing an .asp, .cgi, .html, or .pl file. The result is a denial of service, and potentially, the execution of arbitrary commands on the targeted system. This issue poses a significant risk, as outdated software remains a common target for cyberattacks.
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Affected Products
- Netscape Navigator
- Netscape Communicator
Affected Vendors
- Netscape