CVE-1999-1293

Name: CVE-1999-1293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1293 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mod_proxy in Apache 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed FTP commands, which causes Apache to dump core.. EPSS estimates a 4.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mod_proxy in Apache 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed FTP commands, which causes Apache to dump core.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.03%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	<= 1.2.5

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88413292830649&w=2
http://www.apache.org/info/security_bulletin_1.2.5.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88413292830649&w=2
http://www.apache.org/info/security_bulletin_1.2.5.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1293?

mod_proxy in Apache 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed FTP commands, which causes Apache to dump core.

How severe is CVE-1999-1293?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1293 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1293?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-1999-1293?

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Source: NVD / NIST