CVE-1999-0377
CVE-1999-0377 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unix 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: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Unix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Process table attack in Unix systems allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service by filling a machine's process tables through multiple connections to network services.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0377?
- Process table attack in Unix systems allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service by filling a machine's process tables through multiple connections to network services.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0377?
- CVE-1999-0377 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0377 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0377?
- CVE-1999-0377 affects Unix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0377?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0377 published?
- CVE-1999-0377 was published on 1999-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:unix:unix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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