CVE-2003-1569: GoAhead WebServer before 2.1.5 on Windows 95, 98, and ME allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servi...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old denial-of-service issue in GoAhead WebServer on Windows 95, 98, and ME. A remote HTTP request using certain Windows device names in the URL path can crash the web server daemon. The main business risk is service disruption on legacy systems, especially exposed embedded or unmanaged devices. Likely limited to very old GoAhead deployments running on Windows 95, 98, or ME. Modern Windows or non-Windows deployments are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Embedded products may require separate vendor confirmation if they bundled vulnerable GoAhead versions. Prioritize if legacy Windows web servers or embedded devices are exposed to untrusted networks. Otherwise, handle through legacy asset retirement and isolation. The absence of KEV and scoring data lowers urgency, but unsupported systems increase operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GoAhead WebServer to 2.1.5 or later where supported.; Retire or replace Windows 95, 98, and ME web server hosts.; Restrict network access to any legacy GoAhead management interfaces..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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