IBM HTTP Server 1.3.6 GET Request memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM HTTP Server 1.3.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component GET Request Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-1168. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM HTTP Server 1.3.6 (Web Server). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component GET Request Handler. 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:

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.

The weakness was shared 01/09/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-1168. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86061 (IBM HTTP Server Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5577), SecurityFocus (BID 1988†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3362†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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11/23/2000 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-1168 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1168
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16324
X-Force: 5577
SecurityFocus: 1988 - IBM HTTP Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3362 - Buffer Overflow in IBM HTTP Server 1.3.6 Causes DoS and Possibly Arbitrary Code Execution, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2014 17:31
Updated: 10/11/2025 19:39
Changes: 07/02/2014 17:31 (40), 05/19/2019 08:31 (20), 10/11/2025 19:39 (20)
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