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5.0

Netscape Enterprise Server may crash during SSL handshake

CVE-1999-0752 · published 27 years ago
Summary

The Netscape Enterprise Server can stop working when it processes certain secure (SSL) connection requests. This happens because the server mishandles the data it receives, causing it to overload and shut down. Apply the vendor's update or patch to fix the handling of SSL handshakes and keep the service available.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
netscape enterprise_server All versions
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Denial of service in Netscape Enterprise Server via a buffer overflow in the SSL handshake.
Denial of service in Netscape Enterprise Server via a buffer overflow in the SSL handshake.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published6 Jul 1999
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-1999-0752 · NVD
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