CVE-1999-0596

CVE-1999-0596 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A Windows NT log file has an inappropriate maximum size or retention period.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0596?
A Windows NT log file has an inappropriate maximum size or retention period.
How severe is CVE-1999-0596?
CVE-1999-0596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0596 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0596?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0596 published?
CVE-1999-0596 was published on 1999-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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