NCSA httpd 1.3 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in NCSA httpd 1.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0267. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NCSA httpd 1.3 (Web Server). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

buffer overflow in ncsa http daemon v1.3 allows remote command execution.

The weakness was shared 09/23/1997. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0267. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86450 (NCSA HTTPd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (21049) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-690†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0267 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0267
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13984
Vulnerability Center: 690

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 16:16
Updated: 10/26/2025 04:54
Changes: 06/18/2014 16:16 (38), 05/19/2018 09:51 (6), 06/10/2024 13:55 (17), 11/24/2024 03:03 (14), 10/26/2025 04:54 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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