CVE-1999-0232

Summary

CVE-1999-0232 is a vulnerability affecting NCSA WebServer version 1.5c. This issue involves a buffer overflow, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the server. The vulnerability arises due to improper handling of input data, leading to excess data being written to a buffer and overwriting adjacent memory locations. Successful exploitation grants an attacker complete control of the affected system. This issue was significant at the time due to the widespread use of NCSA WebServer and the potential for serious consequences from successful attacks.

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