CVE-1999-1478

Summary

CVE-1999-1478 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Sun HotSpot Performance Engine VM. An attacker can trigger this issue by sending a URL containing the [ character to the targeted server, leading to a crash and subsequent denial of service. This vulnerability may impact any server running the HotSpot VM. It is essential for administrators to apply available patches to mitigate this risk and prevent potential disruptions.

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