Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape | Communicator | 4.7 |
| Netscape | Navigator | 4.7 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/36306ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/36608Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/822ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7884
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/36306ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/36608Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/822ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7884
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1189?
CVE-1999-1189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-1999-1189?
CVE-1999-1189 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netscape Communicator, Netscape Navigator.