CVE-1999-0319
CVE-1999-0319 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in xmcd 2.1 allows local users to gain access through a user resource setting.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0319?
- Buffer overflow in xmcd 2.1 allows local users to gain access through a user resource setting.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0319?
- CVE-1999-0319 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0319 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0319?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-1999-0319 published?
- CVE-1999-0319 was published on 1996-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.