CVE-1999-1457

Summary

CVE-1999-1457 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the thttpd HTTP server versions prior to 2.04-31. The issue arises due to the server's mishandling of long date strings. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a maliciously crafted date string to the server. Upon parsing this string with the tdate_parse function, a buffer overflow occurs, leading to arbitrary command execution. This weakness in the server can potentially result in serious security implications if not addressed promptly.

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