CVE-1999-0516
CVE-1999-0516 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An SNMP community name is guessable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0516?
- An SNMP community name is guessable.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0516?
- CVE-1999-0516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0516 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0516?
- 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-1999-0516 published?
- CVE-1999-0516 was published on 1998-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.