CVE-1999-0130

CVE-1999-0130 is a high-severity vulnerability in Caldera Network Desktop 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

Description

Local users can start Sendmail in daemon mode and gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0130?
Local users can start Sendmail in daemon mode and gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-0130?
CVE-1999-0130 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0130 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0130?
CVE-1999-0130 primarily affects Caldera Network Desktop. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0130?
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-1999-0130 published?
CVE-1999-0130 was published on 1996-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)