CVE-1999-0183

CVE-1999-0183 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Linux implementations of TFTP would allow access to files outside the restricted directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0183?
Linux implementations of TFTP would allow access to files outside the restricted directory.
How severe is CVE-1999-0183?
CVE-1999-0183 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0183 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0183?
CVE-1999-0183 primarily affects Tftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0183?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0183 published?
CVE-1999-0183 was published on 1997-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)