How severe is CVE-1999-1035?

CVE-1999-1035 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1035 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1035?

CVE-1999-1035 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1035?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1035 published?

CVE-1999-1035 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1035

CVE-1999-1035 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Server
Published: 1999-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IIS 3.0 and 4.0 on x86 and Alpha allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a malformed GET request, aka the IIS "GET" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1035?: IIS 3.0 and 4.0 on x86 and Alpha allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a malformed GET request, aka the IIS "GET" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-1999-1035?: CVE-1999-1035 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1035 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1035?: CVE-1999-1035 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1035?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1035 published?: CVE-1999-1035 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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