VDB-14721 · CVE-1999-1478 · XFDB 2348

Microsoft IIS 4.0 Sun Java HotSpot denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft IIS 4.0. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Sun Java HotSpot. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-1478. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft IIS 4.0 (Web Server). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Sun Java HotSpot. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was released 07/06/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1478. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2348) and SecurityFocus (BID 522†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-14722. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Web Server

Vendor

Microsoft

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Version

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commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/06/1999 🔍
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07/06/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2014 +5464 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1478 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1478
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14721
X-Force: 2348 - HotSpot VM equipped Web servers can be remotely crashed
SecurityFocus: 522 - Sun Java HotSpot DoS Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 12:04
Updated: 04/19/2026 06:12
Changes: 06/21/2014 12:04 (39), 04/04/2019 16:25 (16), 04/19/2026 06:12 (18)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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