CVE-1999-1566

CVE-1999-1566 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Iparty 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

Description

Buffer overflow in iParty server 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by connecting to default port 6004 and sending repeated extended characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1566?
Buffer overflow in iParty server 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by connecting to default port 6004 and sending repeated extended characters.
How severe is CVE-1999-1566?
CVE-1999-1566 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1566 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1566?
CVE-1999-1566 affects Intel Iparty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1566?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1566 published?
CVE-1999-1566 was published on 1999-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)