How severe is CVE-1999-0683?

CVE-1999-0683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0683 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0683?

CVE-1999-0683 affects Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0683?

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

When was CVE-1999-0683 published?

CVE-1999-0683 was published on 1999-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0683

CVE-1999-0683 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall 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% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall
Published: 1999-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Denial of service in Gauntlet Firewall via a malformed ICMP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0683?: Denial of service in Gauntlet Firewall via a malformed ICMP packet.
How severe is CVE-1999-0683?: CVE-1999-0683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0683 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0683?: CVE-1999-0683 affects Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0683?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0683 published?: CVE-1999-0683 was published on 1999-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:gauntlet_firewall:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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