How severe is CVE-1999-0217?

CVE-1999-0217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0217?

CVE-1999-0217 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0217?

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

When was CVE-1999-0217 published?

CVE-1999-0217 was published on 1997-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0217

CVE-1999-0217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Sunos
Published: 1997-01-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Malicious option settings in UDP packets could force a reboot in SunOS 4.1.3 systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0217?: Malicious option settings in UDP packets could force a reboot in SunOS 4.1.3 systems.
How severe is CVE-1999-0217?: CVE-1999-0217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0217?: CVE-1999-0217 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0217 published?: CVE-1999-0217 was published on 1997-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0217

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.0.3c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.3a1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1psr_a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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