CVE-1999-1412
Apache Http — NVD-CWE-noinfo
EPSS 13.8%
- Published: 1999-06-03T04:00:00.000
- Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
- Vendors: Apache, Apple
- Products: Http, Maco
- CWE: NVD-CWE-noinfo
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.
Related CVE by CWE
No related CWE found.
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Recently Exploited Similar Vulnerabilities
No recent KEV-listed items for this vendor/product.
How to fix CVE-1999-1412
CVE-1999-1412 is a unknown severity vulnerability affecting Apache Http.
Description: 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. Related CVE by CWENo related CWE found.Top CVE for VendorCVE-2025-43300 (CVSS 8.8)CVE-1999-0236 (CVSS 7.5)CVE-2000-1205 (no […]
Exploit Difficulty: HARD
⏱️ Time to exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Required skills: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public exploits: Rare or not public
How to Fix:
- Check if you're running Http
- Update to the latest patched version
- If patching is not immediately possible: restrict network exposure, apply least-privilege access
- Test the fix in a staging environment first
- Review logs for signs of exploitation
- Monitor for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)
- Enable automatic security updates
- Set up vulnerability monitoring
- Review and harden security configurations
Description: 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. Related CVE by CWENo related CWE found.Top CVE for VendorCVE-2025-43300 (CVSS 8.8)CVE-1999-0236 (CVSS 7.5)CVE-2000-1205 (no […]
Exploit Difficulty: HARD
⏱️ Time to exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Required skills: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public exploits: Rare or not public
How to Fix:
1 Identify affected systems
- Check if you're running Http
2 Immediate actions
- Update to the latest patched version
- If patching is not immediately possible: restrict network exposure, apply least-privilege access
3 Verification
- Test the fix in a staging environment first
- Review logs for signs of exploitation
- Monitor for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)
4 Long-term prevention
- Enable automatic security updates
- Set up vulnerability monitoring
- Review and harden security configurations
CWE: NVD-CWE-noinfo
Exploit Difficulty Assessment
HARD
Time to Exploit: > 4 hours
Skills Required: Advanced security expertise
Public Exploits: Rare or not public
Vulnerability Timeline
Jun 03, 1999
Vulnerability Published
CVE details first published to NVD database
Apr 03, 2025
Last Modified
CVE details were updated
Oct 31, 2025
Imported to Database
Added to this CVE tracking system
Detection Rules & IOCs
No specific detection rules generated for this vulnerability type.
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/14215 [Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry]
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/306 [Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry]
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/14215 [Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry]
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/306 [Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry]
No explicit mitigation/advisory links found in references.