How severe is CVE-1999-0096?

CVE-1999-0096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0096 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-1999-0096?

CVE-1999-0096 primarily affects Bsdi Bsd Os. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0096?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-0096 published?

CVE-1999-0096 was published on 1996-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0096

CVE-1999-0096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bsdi Bsd Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bsdi Bsd Os
Published: 1996-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sendmail decode alias can be used to overwrite sensitive files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0096?: Sendmail decode alias can be used to overwrite sensitive files.
How severe is CVE-1999-0096?: CVE-1999-0096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0096 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-1999-0096?: CVE-1999-0096 primarily affects Bsdi Bsd Os. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0096 published?: CVE-1999-0096 was published on 1996-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/122&type=0&nav=sec.sba

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:2.1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:internet_faststart:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:internet_faststart:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:openserver:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:openserver:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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