How severe is CVE-1999-0943?

CVE-1999-0943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0943 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0943?

CVE-1999-0943 affects Openlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0943?

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-1999-0943 published?

CVE-1999-0943 was published on 1999-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0943

CVE-1999-0943 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openlink 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: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openlink
Published: 1999-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in OpenLink 3.2 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a long GET request to the web configurator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0943?: Buffer overflow in OpenLink 3.2 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a long GET request to the web configurator.
How severe is CVE-1999-0943?: CVE-1999-0943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0943 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0943?: CVE-1999-0943 affects Openlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0943?: 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-1999-0943 published?: CVE-1999-0943 was published on 1999-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/720

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openlink:openlink:a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*