CVE-1999-1523

Summary

CVE-1999-1523 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Sambar Web Server version 4.2.1. Maliciously crafted long HTTP GET requests can cause the server to crash, resulting in a denial of service. More seriously, an attacker may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This issue poses a significant risk to organizations using the outdated Sambar Web Server, making it essential to apply the available patch or upgrade to a more secure version.

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