How severe is CVE-1999-1065?

CVE-1999-1065 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1065 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1065?

CVE-1999-1065 affects Palm Pilot Hotsync Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1065?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-1065 published?

CVE-1999-1065 was published on 1999-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1065

CVE-1999-1065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palm Pilot Hotsync Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Palm Pilot Hotsync Manager
Published: 1999-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Palm Pilot HotSync Manager 3.0.4 in Windows 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long string to port 14238 while the manager is in network mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1065?: Palm Pilot HotSync Manager 3.0.4 in Windows 98 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long string to port 14238 while the manager is in network mode.
How severe is CVE-1999-1065?: CVE-1999-1065 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1065 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1065?: CVE-1999-1065 affects Palm Pilot Hotsync Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1065?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1065 published?: CVE-1999-1065 was published on 1999-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94175465525422&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:palm_pilot:hotsync_manager:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*