CVE-1999-1064

CVE-1999-1064 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Windowmaker 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

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in WindowMaker 0.52 through 0.60.0 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by executing WindowMaker with a long program name (argv[0]).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1064?
Multiple buffer overflows in WindowMaker 0.52 through 0.60.0 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by executing WindowMaker with a long program name (argv[0]).
How severe is CVE-1999-1064?
CVE-1999-1064 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-1064 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1064?
CVE-1999-1064 affects Windowmaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1064?
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-1999-1064 published?
CVE-1999-1064 was published on 1999-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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