CVE-1999-0686

Summary

CVE-1999-0686 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Netscape Enterprise Servers (NES) in HP Virtual Vault (VVOS). Maliciously crafted long URLs can lead to server overload, causing the server to become unresponsive and disrupting normal operations. This issue poses a significant risk as it can render the vulnerable system inaccessible, potentially impacting business continuity and data availability. It is important for organizations using NES in VVOS to apply the available patch or implement mitigations to prevent potential attacks.

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