CVE-1999-0514
CVE-1999-0514 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
UDP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Fraggle attack that can cause a denial of service by flooding the target.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0514?
- UDP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Fraggle attack that can cause a denial of service by flooding the target.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0514?
- CVE-1999-0514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0514 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0514?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0514 published?
- CVE-1999-0514 was published on 1998-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.