How severe is CVE-1999-0141?

CVE-1999-0141 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-0141 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0141?

CVE-1999-0141 affects Netscape Navigator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0141?

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

When was CVE-1999-0141 published?

CVE-1999-0141 was published on 1996-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0141

CVE-1999-0141 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netscape Navigator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netscape Navigator
Published: 1996-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Java Bytecode Verifier allows malicious applets to execute arbitrary commands as the user of the applet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0141?: Java Bytecode Verifier allows malicious applets to execute arbitrary commands as the user of the applet.
How severe is CVE-1999-0141?: CVE-1999-0141 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-0141 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0141?: CVE-1999-0141 affects Netscape Navigator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0141?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0141 published?: CVE-1999-0141 was published on 1996-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/134

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netscape:navigator:2.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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