CVE-1999-0847

CVE-1999-0847 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freechess.org Fics Program 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

Description

Buffer overflow in free internet chess server (FICS) program, xboard.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0847?
Buffer overflow in free internet chess server (FICS) program, xboard.
How severe is CVE-1999-0847?
CVE-1999-0847 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0847 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0847?
CVE-1999-0847 affects Freechess.org Fics Program. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0847?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0847 published?
CVE-1999-0847 was published on 1999-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)