CVE-1999-0969

CVE-1999-0969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The Windows NT RPC service allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service using spoofed malformed RPC packets which generate an error message that is sent to the spoofed host, potentially setting up a loop, aka Snork.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0969?
The Windows NT RPC service allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service using spoofed malformed RPC packets which generate an error message that is sent to the spoofed host, potentially setting up a loop, aka Snork.
How severe is CVE-1999-0969?
CVE-1999-0969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0969 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0969?
CVE-1999-0969 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Nt. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0969?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0969 published?
CVE-1999-0969 was published on 1998-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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