How severe is CVE-1999-1207?

CVE-1999-1207 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1207 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1207?

CVE-1999-1207 affects Network General Netxray. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1207?

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-1999-1207 published?

CVE-1999-1207 was published on 1998-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1207

CVE-1999-1207 is a high-severity vulnerability in Network General Netxray 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% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network General Netxray
Published: 1998-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in web-admin tool in NetXRay 2.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1207?: Buffer overflow in web-admin tool in NetXRay 2.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-1999-1207?: CVE-1999-1207 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1207 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1207?: CVE-1999-1207 affects Network General Netxray. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1207?: 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-1999-1207 published?: CVE-1999-1207 was published on 1998-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:network_general:netxray:all_versions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*