PUBLISHED DATE: December 1, 1999CVE-1999-0853:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in Netscape Enterprise Server and Netscape FastTrack Server allows remote attackers to gain privileges via the HTTP Basic Authentication procedure.

Products

• Netscape Netscape Enterprise Server 3.5.1
• Netscape Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6
• Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6 SP2
• Netscape FastTrack 3.01

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0853, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0853 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0853