How severe is CVE-1999-1068?

CVE-1999-1068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1068?

CVE-1999-1068 affects Oracle Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1068?

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

When was CVE-1999-1068 published?

CVE-1999-1068 was published on 1997-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1068

CVE-1999-1068 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Http Server
Published: 1997-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Oracle Webserver 2.1, when serving PL/SQL stored procedures, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long HTTP GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1068?: Oracle Webserver 2.1, when serving PL/SQL stored procedures, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long HTTP GET request.
How severe is CVE-1999-1068?: CVE-1999-1068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1068?: CVE-1999-1068 affects Oracle Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1068 published?: CVE-1999-1068 was published on 1997-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419366&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:http_server:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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