CVE-1999-0372

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The installer for BackOffice Server includes account names and passwords in a setup file (reboot.ini) which is not deleted.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 91.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 12, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ217004
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-005
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ217004
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-005

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19192✓ verified
First seen Feb 9, 1999
Hancom Office 2007 - 'Reboot.ini' Clear-Text Passwords
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0372?

CVE-1999-0372 is a none vulnerability published on February 12, 1999. The installer for BackOffice Server includes account names and passwords in a setup file (reboot.ini) which is not deleted.

When was CVE-1999-0372 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0372 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 12, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-0372 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0372 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0372?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0372, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-0372

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