CVE-2000-0897

Published Jan 9, 2001 max_feoktistov

Overview

CVE-2000-0897 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting max_feoktistov small_http_server. It was published on January 9, 2001.

Technical Description

Small HTTP Server 2.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by repeatedly requesting a URL that references a directory that does not contain an index.html file, which consumes memory that is not released after the request is completed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from max_feoktistov. Update small_http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref home.lanck.net/mf/srv/index.htm Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97421834001092&w=2 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1941 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5524 Ref home.lanck.net/mf/srv/index.htm Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97421834001092&w=2 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1941 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5524

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0897?

CVE-2000-0897 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting max_feoktistov small_http_server. It was published on January 9, 2001.

How severe is CVE-2000-0897?

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