CVE-1999-0472: The SNMP default community name "public" is not properly removed in NetApps C630 Netcache, even if the adminis

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-1999-0472 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting snmp, netcache. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SNMP default community name "public" is not properly removed in NetApps C630 Netcache, even if the administrator tries to disable it.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	1999-04-07
Last modified	2026-10-09

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: network appliance · snmp

Last updated 2026-10-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

1999-04-07 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-09 19:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snmp snmp MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snmp || rpm -q snmp || snmp --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

network appliance netcache MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-1999-0472?

snmp: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; netcache: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-1999-0472 being exploited?

CVE-1999-0472 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-1999-0472 affect?

CVE-1999-0472 affects snmp, netcache. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The SNMP default community name "public" is not properly removed in NetApps C630 Netcache, even if the administrator tries to disable it.

How urgent is CVE-1999-0472?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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