CVE-1999-0996 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Infoseek Ultraseek search engines via a buffer overflow in long GET requests.
- 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-1999-0996?
CVE-1999-0996 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Infoseek Ultraseek search engine allows remote attackers to execute commands via a long GET request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0996?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Infoseek Ultraseek Server.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0996?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0996 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-1999-0996 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0996 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j7c5-2gh9-m7cm.