How severe is CVE-1999-0097?

CVE-1999-0097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0097?

CVE-1999-0097 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0097?

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-1999-0097 published?

CVE-1999-0097 was published on 1997-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0097

CVE-1999-0097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
Published: 1997-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The AIX FTP client can be forced to execute commands from a malicious server through shell metacharacters (e.g. a pipe character).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0097?: The AIX FTP client can be forced to execute commands from a malicious server through shell metacharacters (e.g. a pipe character).
How severe is CVE-1999-0097?: CVE-1999-0097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0097?: CVE-1999-0097 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0097?: 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-1999-0097 published?: CVE-1999-0097 was published on 1997-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0097

Affected products (40)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.4:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.5:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.5.1:*:ppc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.5.1:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.3c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.3u1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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