CVE-1999-1566
CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published May 8, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1566 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting iParty server versions 1.2 and earlier. Attackers can exploit this issue by connecting to the default port 6004 and sending repeated extended characters. This results in a denial of service (DoS) attack, causing the server to crash. The buffer overflow occurs due to insufficient bounds checking, leading to unintended memory manipulation. It is essential for affected organizations to apply the necessary patches or upgrades to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Vendors
- Intel Corp.