CVE-1999-1469

Name: CVE-1999-1469
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-09-30T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1469 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in w3-auth CGI program in miniSQL package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request with (1) a long URL, or (2) a long User-Agent MIME header.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in w3-auth CGI program in miniSQL package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request with (1) a long URL, or (2) a long User-Agent MIME header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.79%

75.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hughes Technologies	W3-Auth	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1469?

Buffer overflow in w3-auth CGI program in miniSQL package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request with (1) a long URL, or (2) a long User-Agent MIME header.

How severe is CVE-1999-1469?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1469 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1469?

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Source: NVD / NIST