VulnerabilityModified

CVE-1999-0853

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

HIGH 10.0EPSS 3.40%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (3.40%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

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

CVSS 2.0: 10.0 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS: 3.40% probability · 88th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Affected: netscape/enterprise server · netscape/fasttrack server
Source: cve@mitre.org

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/847
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/847

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.