How severe is CVE-1999-0409?

CVE-1999-0409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0409?

CVE-1999-0409 primarily affects Suse Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0409?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-0409 published?

CVE-1999-0409 was published on 1999-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0409

CVE-1999-0409 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux
Published: 1999-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0409?: Buffer overflow in gnuplot in Linux version 3.5 allows local users to obtain root access.
How severe is CVE-1999-0409?: CVE-1999-0409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0409?: CVE-1999-0409 primarily affects Suse Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0409 published?: CVE-1999-0409 was published on 1999-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/319

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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