CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0896
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk12.81%
96th percentile - higher than 96% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in RealServer administration utility allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long username and password.
Risk Assessment
Attackers could gain full control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to limit the length of usernames and passwords and to update the software to the latest version to minimize risk.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in RealNetworks RealServer administration utility allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long username and password.