Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2000-1168 affects IBM HTTP Server 1.3.6, a web server based on Apache. A remote attacker can send an overly long GET request to crash the service, causing a denial of service, and may also be able to run arbitrary commands on the host. The flaw is rated 7.5 (HIGH) under CVSS v2.0, with network access, low complexity and no authentication required.
NVD description
IBM HTTP Server 1.3.6 (based on Apache) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long GET request.
EPSS · FIRST.org
1.9%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 79% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-30, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 9 janv. 2001
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (4)
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