CVE-2000-0766

vqServer 1.4.49 - Buffer Overflow via Long HTTP GET Request

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0766. PoCs published by sinfony.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Perl script exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in vqServer 1.4.49 by sending a maliciously long GET request (65,000 characters) to cause a denial of service (DoS). The server crashes and requires a reboot to restore functionality.

Description

Buffer overflow in vqSoft vqServer 1.4.49 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges via a long HTTP GET request.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by sinfony · perldosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20178

This Perl script exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in vqServer 1.4.49 by sending a maliciously long GET request (65,000 characters) to cause a denial of service (DoS). The server crashes and requires a reboot to restore functionality.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: vqServer 1.4.49
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target server · vqServer 1.4.49 running on port 80
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1610
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5152

Scores

EPSS 0.0734
EPSS Percentile 93.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
vqsoft/vqserver 1.4.49
Published Oct 20, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026