CVE-1999-1226 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary commands in Netscape Communicator by sending a long certificate key.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-1226?

CVE-1999-1226 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Netscape Communicator 4.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long certificate key.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1226?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netscape Communicator.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1226?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1226 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-1999-1226 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1226 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jww-v5c9-f3ff.

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