How severe is CVE-1999-0265?

CVE-1999-0265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0265?

CVE-1999-0265 primarily affects Microware Os-9. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0265?

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

When was CVE-1999-0265 published?

CVE-1999-0265 was published on 1997-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0265

CVE-1999-0265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microware Os-9 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microware Os-9
Published: 1997-01-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ICMP redirect messages may crash or lock up a host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0265?: ICMP redirect messages may crash or lock up a host.
How severe is CVE-1999-0265?: CVE-1999-0265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0265?: CVE-1999-0265 primarily affects Microware Os-9. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0265 published?: CVE-1999-0265 was published on 1997-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ154174

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microware:os-9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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