How severe is CVE-1999-0612?

CVE-1999-0612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 0.0, rated none severity.

Is CVE-1999-0612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0612?

CVE-1999-0612 primarily affects Gnu Finger Service. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0612?

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

When was CVE-1999-0612 published?

CVE-1999-0612 was published on 1997-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0612

CVE-1999-0612 is a none-severity vulnerability in Gnu Finger Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 0.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: None (CVSS 2.0 base score 0.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Finger Service
Published: 1997-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A version of finger is running that exposes valid user information to any entity on the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0612?: A version of finger is running that exposes valid user information to any entity on the network.
How severe is CVE-1999-0612?: CVE-1999-0612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 0.0, rated none severity.
Is CVE-1999-0612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0612?: CVE-1999-0612 primarily affects Gnu Finger Service. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0612 published?: CVE-1999-0612 was published on 1997-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0612

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:finger_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:fingerd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*