How severe is CVE-1999-1152?

CVE-1999-1152 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-1999-1152 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1152?

CVE-1999-1152 affects Compaq Microcom 6000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1152?

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-1999-1152 published?

CVE-1999-1152 was published on 1998-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1152

CVE-1999-1152 is a high-severity vulnerability in Compaq Microcom 6000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Compaq Microcom 6000 Firmware
Published: 1998-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Compaq/Microcom 6000 Access Integrator does not disconnect a client after a certain number of failed login attempts, which allows remote attackers to guess usernames or passwords via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1152?: Compaq/Microcom 6000 Access Integrator does not disconnect a client after a certain number of failed login attempts, which allows remote attackers to guess usernames or passwords via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-1999-1152?: CVE-1999-1152 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-1999-1152 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1152?: CVE-1999-1152 affects Compaq Microcom 6000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1152?: 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-1999-1152 published?: CVE-1999-1152 was published on 1998-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90296493106214&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:compaq:microcom_6000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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