How severe is CVE-1999-0034?

CVE-1999-0034 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-0034 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0034?

CVE-1999-0034 primarily affects Larry Wall Perl. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0034?

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-1999-0034 published?

CVE-1999-0034 was published on 1997-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0034

CVE-1999-0034 is a high-severity vulnerability in Larry Wall Perl 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% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Larry Wall Perl
Published: 1997-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in suidperl (sperl), Perl 4.x and 5.x.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0034?: Buffer overflow in suidperl (sperl), Perl 4.x and 5.x.
How severe is CVE-1999-0034?: CVE-1999-0034 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0034 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0034?: CVE-1999-0034 primarily affects Larry Wall Perl. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0034?: 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-1999-0034 published?: CVE-1999-0034 was published on 1997-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0034

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:larry_wall:perl:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:freeware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:freeware:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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