How severe is CVE-1999-0015?

CVE-1999-0015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0015 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0015?

CVE-1999-0015 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0015?

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

When was CVE-1999-0015 published?

CVE-1999-0015 was published on 1997-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0015

CVE-1999-0015 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
Published: 1997-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Teardrop IP denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0015?: Teardrop IP denial of service.
How severe is CVE-1999-0015?: CVE-1999-0015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0015 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0015?: CVE-1999-0015 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0015?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0015 published?: CVE-1999-0015 was published on 1997-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5579

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_95:0.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:3.5.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:3.5.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.3u1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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