CVE-1999-0234

CVE-1999-0234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yggdrasil Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Bash treats any character with a value of 255 as a command separator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0234?
Bash treats any character with a value of 255 as a command separator.
How severe is CVE-1999-0234?
CVE-1999-0234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0234 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0234?
CVE-1999-0234 primarily affects Yggdrasil Linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0234?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0234 published?
CVE-1999-0234 was published on 1996-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)