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

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:47.818Z

Summary

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.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:47.818Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References