CVE-1999-0853 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can gain privileges via a buffer overflow in the HTTP Basic Authentication procedure of Netscape Enterprise and FastTrack servers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0853?
CVE-1999-0853 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Netscape Enterprise Server and Netscape FastTrack Server allows remote attackers to gain privileges via the HTTP Basic Authentication procedure.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0853?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Netscape Enterprise Server, Netscape Fasttrack Server.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0853?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0853 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0853 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0853 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4r6-6rrm-6rmf.