CVE-1999-1226

Summary

CVE-1999-1226 is a denial-of-service and potential command execution vulnerability affecting Netscape Communicator 4.7 and earlier versions. A long certificate key sent to the Netscape browser can cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. Malicious actors could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users, as it can lead to unauthorized system access and potential data breaches. Upgrading to a secure and patched version of the browser is strongly recommended to mitigate this threat.

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