How severe is CVE-1999-0048?

CVE-1999-0048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0048?

CVE-1999-0048 primarily affects Debian Netkit. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0048?

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

When was CVE-1999-0048 published?

CVE-1999-0048 was published on 1997-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0048

CVE-1999-0048 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Debian Netkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Debian Netkit
Published: 1997-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Talkd, when given corrupt DNS information, can be used to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0048?: Talkd, when given corrupt DNS information, can be used to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-0048?: CVE-1999-0048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0048?: CVE-1999-0048 primarily affects Debian Netkit. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0048 published?: CVE-1999-0048 was published on 1997-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/147

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:netkit:0.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:asl_ux_4800:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:ews-ux_v:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:up-ux_v:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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