How severe is CVE-1999-0099?

CVE-1999-0099 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0099 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0099?

CVE-1999-0099 primarily affects Bsdi Bsd Os. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0099?

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-1999-0099 published?

CVE-1999-0099 was published on 1995-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0099

CVE-1999-0099 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bsdi Bsd Os 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% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bsdi Bsd Os
Published: 1995-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in syslog utility allows local or remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0099?: Buffer overflow in syslog utility allows local or remote attackers to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-0099?: CVE-1999-0099 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0099 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0099?: CVE-1999-0099 primarily affects Bsdi Bsd Os. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0099?: 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-1999-0099 published?: CVE-1999-0099 was published on 1995-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0099

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:convex:convexos:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:convex:convexos:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:convex:convexos:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:convex:convexos:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:convex:spp-ux:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cray:unicos:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cray:unicos:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cray:unicos:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:2.4:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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