How severe is CVE-1999-1416?

CVE-1999-1416 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1416 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1416?

CVE-1999-1416 affects Inso Dwhttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1416?

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

When was CVE-1999-1416 published?

CVE-1999-1416 was published on 1998-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1416

CVE-1999-1416 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inso Dwhttpd 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: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Inso Dwhttpd
Published: 1998-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

AnswerBook2 (AB2) web server dwhttpd 3.1a4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via an HTTP POST request with a large content-length.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1416?: AnswerBook2 (AB2) web server dwhttpd 3.1a4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via an HTTP POST request with a large content-length.
How severe is CVE-1999-1416?: CVE-1999-1416 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1416?: CVE-1999-1416 affects Inso Dwhttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1416?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1416 published?: CVE-1999-1416 was published on 1998-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:inso:dwhttpd:3.1a4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*