How severe is CVE-1999-0014?

CVE-1999-0014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-0014 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0014?

CVE-1999-0014 primarily affects Cde. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0014?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-0014 published?

CVE-1999-0014 was published on 1998-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0014

CVE-1999-0014 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cde with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cde
Published: 1998-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unauthorized privileged access or denial of service via dtappgather program in CDE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0014?: Unauthorized privileged access or denial of service via dtappgather program in CDE.
How severe is CVE-1999-0014?: CVE-1999-0014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0014 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0014?: CVE-1999-0014 primarily affects Cde. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0014?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0014 published?: CVE-1999-0014 was published on 1998-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:cde:cde:1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cde:cde:1.01_x86:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cde:cde:1.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cde:cde:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cde:cde:1.02_x86:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cde:cde:1.2_x86:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:vvos:10.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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