How severe is CVE-1999-0119?

CVE-1999-0119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0119?

CVE-1999-0119 affects Microsoft Windows Nt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0119?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-0119 published?

CVE-1999-0119 was published on 1999-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0119

CVE-1999-0119 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Nt
Published: 1999-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Windows NT 4.0 beta allows users to read and delete shares.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0119?: Windows NT 4.0 beta allows users to read and delete shares.
How severe is CVE-1999-0119?: CVE-1999-0119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0119?: CVE-1999-0119 affects Microsoft Windows Nt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0119?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0119 published?: CVE-1999-0119 was published on 1999-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:beta:*:*:*:*:*

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