How severe is CVE-2000-1019?

CVE-2000-1019 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1019?

CVE-2000-1019 primarily affects Inktomi Search Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1019?

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

When was CVE-2000-1019 published?

CVE-2000-1019 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1019

CVE-2000-1019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inktomi Search Software 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% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Inktomi Search Software
Published: 2000-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Search engine in Ultraseek 3.1 and 3.1.10 (aka Inktomi Search) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1019?: Search engine in Ultraseek 3.1 and 3.1.10 (aka Inktomi Search) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed URL.
How severe is CVE-2000-1019?: CVE-2000-1019 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1019?: CVE-2000-1019 primarily affects Inktomi Search Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1019 published?: CVE-2000-1019 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:inktomi:search_software:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:inktomi:search_software:3.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*