CVE-1999-1195

CVE-1999-1195 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Network Associates Virusscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

NAI VirusScan NT 4.0.2 does not properly modify the scan.dat virus definition file during an update via FTP, but it reports that the update was successful, which could cause a system administrator to believe that the definitions have been updated correctly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1195?
NAI VirusScan NT 4.0.2 does not properly modify the scan.dat virus definition file during an update via FTP, but it reports that the update was successful, which could cause a system administrator to believe that the definitions have been updated correctly.
How severe is CVE-1999-1195?
CVE-1999-1195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1195 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-1999-1195?
CVE-1999-1195 affects Network Associates Virusscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1195?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1195 published?
CVE-1999-1195 was published on 1999-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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