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CVE-1999-1189

UnknownEPSS 2.52%

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CVE-1999-1189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.7 for Windows 95 and Windows 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long argument after the ? character in a URL that references an .asp, .cgi, .html, or .pl file.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.7 for Windows 95 and Windows 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long argument after the ? character in a URL that references an .asp, .cgi, .html, or .pl file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.52%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetscapeCommunicator4.7
NetscapeNavigator4.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1189?
Buffer overflow in Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.7 for Windows 95 and Windows 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long argument after the ? character in a URL that references an .asp, .cgi, .html, or .pl file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1189?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1189?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST