CVE-1999-1237

Name: CVE-1999-1237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-06-06T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1237 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in smbvalid/smbval SMB authentication library, as used in Apache::AuthenSmb and possibly other modules, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long username, (2) a long password, and (3) other unspecified methods.. EPSS estimates a 8.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in smbvalid/smbval SMB authentication library, as used in Apache::AuthenSmb and possibly other modules, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long username, (2) a long password, and (3) other unspecified methods.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.15%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Http Server	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/14384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2272Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/14384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2272Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1237?

How severe is CVE-1999-1237?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1237 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1237?

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Source: NVD / NIST