How severe is CVE-1999-0195?

CVE-1999-0195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0195?

CVE-1999-0195 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0195?

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

When was CVE-1999-0195 published?

CVE-1999-0195 was published on 1997-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0195

CVE-1999-0195 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sgi Irix
Published: 1997-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Denial of service in RPC portmapper allows attackers to register or unregister RPC services or spoof RPC services using a spoofed source IP address such as 127.0.0.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0195?: Denial of service in RPC portmapper allows attackers to register or unregister RPC services or spoof RPC services using a spoofed source IP address such as 127.0.0.1.
How severe is CVE-1999-0195?: CVE-1999-0195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0195?: CVE-1999-0195 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0195?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0195 published?: CVE-1999-0195 was published on 1997-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0195

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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