How severe is CVE-1999-0298?

CVE-1999-0298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-0298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0298?

CVE-1999-0298 primarily affects Slackware Slackware 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-1999-0298?

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-1999-0298 published?

CVE-1999-0298 was published on 1997-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0298

CVE-1999-0298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Slackware Slackware Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Slackware Slackware Linux
Published: 1997-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ypbind with -ypset and -ypsetme options activated in Linux Slackware and SunOS allows local and remote attackers to overwrite files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0298?: ypbind with -ypset and -ypsetme options activated in Linux Slackware and SunOS allows local and remote attackers to overwrite files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-1999-0298?: CVE-1999-0298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0298?: CVE-1999-0298 primarily affects Slackware Slackware 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-1999-0298?: 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-1999-0298 published?: CVE-1999-0298 was published on 1997-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.nai.com/nai_labs/asp_set/advisory/06_ypbindsetme_adv.asp

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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