CVE-1999-1379

5.0

CVSS v2.0 Base Score

2.59%

LOW RiskEPSS (85th percentile)

NVD-CWE-Other

DNS allows remote attackers to use DNS name servers as traffic amplifiers via a UDP DNS query with a spoofed source address, which produces more traffic to the victim than was sent by the attacker.

Published: 12/31/1999

Modified: 6/16/2026

Back to CVE Lookup

Vulnerability Summary

CVSS v2 Score

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS Score (Exploitation Probability)

2.59%LOW Exploitation Risk

85th percentile

This vulnerability has a 2.59% probability of being exploited in the next 30 days, ranking higher than 85% of all scored CVEs.

CWE Classification

NVD-CWE-Other

Learn More

CVSS Calculator

Calculate and understand CVSS scores

Understanding CVSS Scoring

Learn how severity scores are calculated and what they mean

CVE Prioritization Guide

Best practices for deciding which vulnerabilities to address first

What is a CVE?

Essential guide to Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures