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CVE-1999-1478

First published: Tue Jul 06 1999(Updated: )

The Sun HotSpot Performance Engine VM allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service on any server running HotSpot via a URL that includes the [ character.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Information Services=3.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1478?

    CVE-1999-1478 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can significantly affect server availability.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1478?

    To address CVE-1999-1478, it is recommended to update the Microsoft Internet Information Server to a version that is not susceptible to this vulnerability.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-1999-1478?

    CVE-1999-1478 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 3.0 and 4.0.

  • Can CVE-1999-1478 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-1999-1478 can be exploited by remote attackers via specially crafted URLs.

  • What impact does CVE-1999-1478 have on servers?

    The impact of CVE-1999-1478 is that it can lead to a denial of service, making the affected servers unresponsive.

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