CVE-1999-0178

CVE-1999-0178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oreilly Oreilly Website with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the win-c-sample program (win-c-sample.exe) in the WebSite web server 1.1e allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long query string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0178?
Buffer overflow in the win-c-sample program (win-c-sample.exe) in the WebSite web server 1.1e allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long query string.
How severe is CVE-1999-0178?
CVE-1999-0178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0178 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0178?
CVE-1999-0178 affects Oreilly Oreilly Website. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0178?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0178 published?
CVE-1999-0178 was published on 1997-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)