Race Condition Vulnerability in IIS SSL ISAPI Filter by Microsoft

CVE-1999-0861

Summary

A race condition exists in the SSL ISAPI filter of Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) and other affected servers. This flaw could allow an attacker to exploit the timing of request processing, potentially leaking sensitive information in plaintext format. As a consequence, unauthorized users may gain access to confidential data transmitted over secure connections. To mitigate this security risk, it's crucial to apply recommended patches and updates as advised by Microsoft.

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