CVE-1999-0681: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 12, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (PWS) 3.0.2.926 on Windows 95, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long URL.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft FrontPage=97
Microsoft FrontPage=98
Microsoft Personal Web Server=1.0
Microsoft Personal Web Server=1.1
Event History
Mar 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0681?
CVE-1999-0681 has a high severity as it can lead to a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0681?
To fix CVE-1999-0681, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft FrontPage or Personal Web Server that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-1999-0681?
CVE-1999-0681 affects Microsoft FrontPage versions 97 and 98, as well as Microsoft Personal Web Server versions 1.0 and 1.1.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-1999-0681 allow?
CVE-1999-0681 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a buffer overflow using a long URL.
5
Is CVE-1999-0681 specific to any Windows version?
CVE-1999-0681 is noted to affect Windows 95 and possibly other versions.