CVE-1999-0192

CVE-1999-0192 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redhat Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in telnet daemon tgetent routing allows remote attackers to gain root access via the TERMCAP environmental variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0192?
Buffer overflow in telnet daemon tgetent routing allows remote attackers to gain root access via the TERMCAP environmental variable.
How severe is CVE-1999-0192?
CVE-1999-0192 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0192 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0192?
CVE-1999-0192 primarily affects Redhat Linux. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0192?
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-1999-0192 published?
CVE-1999-0192 was published on 1997-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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