How severe is CVE-1999-0517?

CVE-1999-0517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-1999-0517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0517?

CVE-1999-0517 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0517?

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

When was CVE-1999-0517 published?

CVE-1999-0517 was published on 1997-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0517

CVE-1999-0517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
Published: 1997-01-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An SNMP community name is the default (e.g. public), null, or missing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0517?: An SNMP community name is the default (e.g. public), null, or missing.
How severe is CVE-1999-0517?: CVE-1999-0517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-1999-0517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0517?: CVE-1999-0517 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0517 published?: CVE-1999-0517 was published on 1997-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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