How severe is CVE-1999-1379?

CVE-1999-1379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1379?

CVE-1999-1379 affects Dnstools Software Dnstools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1379?

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

When was CVE-1999-1379 published?

CVE-1999-1379 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1379

CVE-1999-1379 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dnstools Software Dnstools with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dnstools Software Dnstools
Published: 1999-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DNS allows remote attackers to use DNS name servers as traffic amplifiers via a UDP DNS query with a spoofed source address, which produces more traffic to the victim than was sent by the attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1379?: DNS allows remote attackers to use DNS name servers as traffic amplifiers via a UDP DNS query with a spoofed source address, which produces more traffic to the victim than was sent by the attacker.
How severe is CVE-1999-1379?: CVE-1999-1379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1379?: CVE-1999-1379 affects Dnstools Software Dnstools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1379?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1379 published?: CVE-1999-1379 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dnstools_software:dnstools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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