CVE-1999-0939

Name: CVE-1999-0939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-08-26T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-0939 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Denial of service in Debian IRC Epic/epic4 client via a long string.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Denial of service in Debian IRC Epic/epic4 client via a long string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	2.1
Debian	Debian Linux	2.2

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0939?

Denial of service in Debian IRC Epic/epic4 client via a long string.

How severe is CVE-1999-0939?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0939 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0939?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-1999-0939?

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Source: NVD / NIST