CVE-1999-0853

Summary

CVE-1999-0853 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that affects Netscape Enterprise Server and Netscape FastTrack Server. Attackers can exploit this issue during the HTTP Basic Authentication procedure, allowing them to gain privileged access to the servers. The buffer overflow occurs due to improper handling of authentication data, resulting in excess data being written to memory. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, potential data theft, or server compromise. Organizations using these servers are advised to apply the available patches to mitigate this risk.

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