VDB-14683 · CVE-1999-1412 · EDB 19244

Apple Mac OS X 1.0 Apache HTTP Server HTTP GET Request denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple Mac OS X 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Apache HTTP Server. This manipulation as part of HTTP GET Request causes denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-1412. In addition, an exploit is available. This vulnerability is considered historic because of its background and reception. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple Mac OS X 1.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Apache HTTP Server. The manipulation as part of a HTTP GET Request leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A possible interaction between Apple MacOS X release 1.0 and Apache HTTP server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a flood of HTTP GET requests to CGI programs, which generates a large number of processes.

The weakness was presented 06/03/1999 by Juergen Schmidt as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1412. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/19/2026). Due to its background and reception, this vulnerability has a historic impact.

A public exploit has been developed in Shell File. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19244) and SecurityFocus (BID 306†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Apple

Name

Mac OS X

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.apple.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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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

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Juergen Schmidt
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1412 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1412
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14683
SecurityFocus: 306 - MacOS X Server Overload Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 00:51
Updated: 04/19/2026 04:34
Changes: 06/21/2014 00:51 (58), 04/04/2019 15:42 (1), 12/20/2024 17:04 (19), 04/19/2026 04:34 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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