How severe is CVE-1999-1531?

CVE-1999-1531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1531?

CVE-1999-1531 affects Ibm Homepageprint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1531?

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-1999-1531 published?

CVE-1999-1531 was published on 1999-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1531

CVE-1999-1531 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Homepageprint 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Homepageprint
Published: 1999-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in IBM HomePagePrint 1.0.7 for Windows98J allows a malicious Web site to execute arbitrary code on a viewer's system via a long IMG_SRC HTML tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1531?: Buffer overflow in IBM HomePagePrint 1.0.7 for Windows98J allows a malicious Web site to execute arbitrary code on a viewer's system via a long IMG_SRC HTML tag.
How severe is CVE-1999-1531?: CVE-1999-1531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1531?: CVE-1999-1531 affects Ibm Homepageprint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1531?: 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-1999-1531 published?: CVE-1999-1531 was published on 1999-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:homepageprint:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*