CVE-1999-1237 describes multiple buffer overflows in the smbvalid/smbval SMB authentication library, affecting Apache::AuthenSmb and potentially other modules used with Apache HTTP Server. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by submitting overly long usernames or passwords. With a CVSS score of 10.0 (Critical), it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the high FAUCET Risk Score of 84/100 indicates its potential severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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