CVE-1999-1523 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Sambar Web Server version 4.2.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary commands by sending a specially crafted, long HTTP GET request. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network without authentication, leading to potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no public exploit code available in common databases like Metasploit or ExploitDB, and it shows no signs of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sambar:sambar_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sambar:sambar_server:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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