How severe is CVE-1999-0051?

CVE-1999-0051 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-0051 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0051?

CVE-1999-0051 primarily affects Globetrotter Flexlm. In total, 50 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0051?

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-1999-0051 published?

CVE-1999-0051 was published on 1997-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0051

CVE-1999-0051 is a high-severity vulnerability in Globetrotter Flexlm 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Globetrotter Flexlm
Published: 1997-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Arbitrary file creation and program execution using FLEXlm LicenseManager, from versions 4.0 to 5.0, in IRIX.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0051?: Arbitrary file creation and program execution using FLEXlm LicenseManager, from versions 4.0 to 5.0, in IRIX.
How severe is CVE-1999-0051?: CVE-1999-0051 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0051 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0051?: CVE-1999-0051 primarily affects Globetrotter Flexlm. In total, 50 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0051?: 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-1999-0051 published?: CVE-1999-0051 was published on 1997-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0051

Affected products (50)

cpe:2.3:a:globetrotter:flexlm:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:globetrotter:flexlm:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:globetrotter:flexlm:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:license_oeo:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:license_oeo:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:license_oeo:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.1t:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.4b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.4t:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.5_iop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.5_ipr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.5d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.5e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.5f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.5g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:4.0.5h:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.0.1:*:xfs:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.4:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.5:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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