CVE-1999-0395

Summary

CVE-1999-0395 is a vulnerability affecting the BackWeb Polite Agent Protocol. An attacker can exploit a race condition in the protocol to spoof a BackWeb server, potentially deceiving clients into sending sensitive information to the wrong destination. This issue could lead to unauthorized access or data theft. The Polite Agent Protocol is an older web crawling protocol used by search engines, making this vulnerability particularly relevant in historical contexts. Despite its age, understanding and addressing this race condition remains important for securing legacy systems.

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