CVE-1999-0867: Input Validation
First published: Wed Aug 11 1999(Updated: )
Denial of service in IIS 4.0 via a flood of HTTP requests with malformed headers.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Commercial Internet System | =2.0 | |
| Microsoft Commercial Internet System | =2.5 | |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Site Server Commerce | =3.0-unknown |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0867?
CVE-1999-0867 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability in IIS 4.0.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0867?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0867, it is recommended to limit the number of simultaneous connections to the IIS server and properly configure HTTP request handling.
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0867?
CVE-1999-0867 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0, Microsoft Commercial Internet System 2.0, 2.5, and Microsoft Site Server 3.0.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0867 describe?
CVE-1999-0867 describes a denial of service attack that floods the server with HTTP requests containing malformed headers.
Is CVE-1999-0867 still a threat today?
While CVE-1999-0867 is an older vulnerability, systems still running affected software could potentially be at risk if not properly managed.
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