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CVE-1999-1478: The Sun HotSpot Performance Engine VM allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service on any server r...

The Sun HotSpot Performance Engine VM allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service on any server running HotSpot via a URL that includes the [ character.

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This is an old denial-of-service issue in Sun HotSpot VM. The reports say a specially formed URL containing a left bracket could crash HotSpot and bring down a web server using it. The source bundle does not identify affected versions, a patch, or current exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running Sun HotSpot Performance Engine VM behind web-serving code. Modern supported Java runtimes are not named in the provided sources, so do not assume they are affected. Handle as a legacy exposure check. It is not a current emergency from the supplied evidence, but any internet-facing unsupported HotSpot deployment should be prioritized for upgrade or removal. Mitigation focus: Identify any legacy Sun HotSpot Performance Engine VM deployments.; Check archived vendor guidance for affected versions and fixes.; Prioritize retirement or upgrade of unsupported Java runtimes..

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