How severe is CVE-1999-1097?

CVE-1999-1097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1097?

CVE-1999-1097 affects Microsoft Netmeeting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1097?

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

When was CVE-1999-1097 published?

CVE-1999-1097 was published on 1999-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1097

CVE-1999-1097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Netmeeting with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Netmeeting
Published: 1999-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1 allows one client to read the contents of another client's clipboard via a CTRL-C in the chat box when the box is empty.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1097?: Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1 allows one client to read the contents of another client's clipboard via a CTRL-C in the chat box when the box is empty.
How severe is CVE-1999-1097?: CVE-1999-1097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1097?: CVE-1999-1097 affects Microsoft Netmeeting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1097 published?: CVE-1999-1097 was published on 1999-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:netmeeting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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