CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0996
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk7.71%
94th percentile - higher than 94% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in Infoseek Ultraseek search engine allows remote attackers to execute commands via a long GET request.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to system compromise.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the search engine to the latest version and monitor logs for suspicious requests.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in Infoseek Ultraseek search engine allows remote attackers to execute commands via a long GET request.