How severe is CVE-1999-0992?

CVE-1999-0992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0992?

CVE-1999-0992 affects Hp Vvos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0992?

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-1999-0992 published?

CVE-1999-0992 was published on 2000-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0992

CVE-1999-0992 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Vvos 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% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Vvos
Published: 2000-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP VirtualVault with the PHSS_17692 patch allows unprivileged processes to bypass access restrictions via the Trusted Gateway Proxy (TGP).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0992?: HP VirtualVault with the PHSS_17692 patch allows unprivileged processes to bypass access restrictions via the Trusted Gateway Proxy (TGP).
How severe is CVE-1999-0992?: CVE-1999-0992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0992?: CVE-1999-0992 affects Hp Vvos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0992?: 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-1999-0992 published?: CVE-1999-0992 was published on 2000-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX9912-107

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:vvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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