CVE-1999-0892

Summary

CVE-1999-0892 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Netscape Communicator versions prior to 4.7. This issue arises due to a dynamic font whose length field is incorrectly specified, causing data to be written beyond the intended buffer boundary. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a maliciously sized font and convincing a user to view a specially crafted webpage, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial-of-service condition. This flaw presents a serious security risk, as it allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access or control over an affected system.

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