How severe is CVE-1999-1440?

CVE-1999-1440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1440?

CVE-1999-1440 affects Mirabilis Icq 98a. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1440?

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

When was CVE-1999-1440 published?

CVE-1999-1440 was published on 1999-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1440

CVE-1999-1440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mirabilis Icq 98a 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: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mirabilis Icq 98a
Published: 1999-01-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Win32 ICQ 98a 1.30, and possibly other versions, does not display the entire portion of long filenames, which could allow attackers to send an executable file with a long name that contains so many spaces that the .exe extension is not displayed, which could make the user believe that the file is safe to open from the client.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1440?: Win32 ICQ 98a 1.30, and possibly other versions, does not display the entire portion of long filenames, which could allow attackers to send an executable file with a long name that contains so many spaces that the .exe extension is not displayed, which could make the user believe that the file is safe to open from the client.
How severe is CVE-1999-1440?: CVE-1999-1440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1440?: CVE-1999-1440 affects Mirabilis Icq 98a. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1440 published?: CVE-1999-1440 was published on 1999-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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