How severe is CVE-1999-1060?

CVE-1999-1060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1060?

CVE-1999-1060 affects Tetrix Tetrinet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1060?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1060 published?

CVE-1999-1060 was published on 1999-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1060

CVE-1999-1060 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tetrix Tetrinet 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tetrix Tetrinet
Published: 1999-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Tetrix TetriNet daemon 1.13.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by connecting to port 31457 from a host with a long DNS hostname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1060?: Buffer overflow in Tetrix TetriNet daemon 1.13.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by connecting to port 31457 from a host with a long DNS hostname.
How severe is CVE-1999-1060?: CVE-1999-1060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1060?: CVE-1999-1060 affects Tetrix Tetrinet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1060?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1060 published?: CVE-1999-1060 was published on 1999-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tetrix:tetrinet:1.13.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*