How severe is CVE-1999-0799?

CVE-1999-0799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0799?

CVE-1999-0799 affects Cmu Bootpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0799?

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-1999-0799 published?

CVE-1999-0799 was published on 1997-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0799

CVE-1999-0799 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cmu Bootpd 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cmu Bootpd
Published: 1997-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in bootpd 2.4.3 and earlier via a long boot file location.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0799?: Buffer overflow in bootpd 2.4.3 and earlier via a long boot file location.
How severe is CVE-1999-0799?: CVE-1999-0799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0799?: CVE-1999-0799 affects Cmu Bootpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0799?: 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-1999-0799 published?: CVE-1999-0799 was published on 1997-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0799

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cmu:bootpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*