How severe is CVE-1999-1380?

CVE-1999-1380 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1380 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1380?

CVE-1999-1380 affects Symantec Norton Utilities. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1380?

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

When was CVE-1999-1380 published?

CVE-1999-1380 was published on 1997-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1380

CVE-1999-1380 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Utilities 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Norton Utilities
Published: 1997-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec Norton Utilities 2.0 for Windows 95 marks the TUNEOCX.OCX ActiveX control as safe for scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the run option through malicious web pages that are accessed by browsers such as Internet Explorer 3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1380?: Symantec Norton Utilities 2.0 for Windows 95 marks the TUNEOCX.OCX ActiveX control as safe for scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the run option through malicious web pages that are accessed by browsers such as Internet Explorer 3.0.
How severe is CVE-1999-1380?: CVE-1999-1380 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1380 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1380?: CVE-1999-1380 affects Symantec Norton Utilities. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1380?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1380 published?: CVE-1999-1380 was published on 1997-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_utilities:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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