CVE-1999-0501
CVE-1999-0501 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Unix account has a guessable password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0501?
- A Unix account has a guessable password.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0501?
- CVE-1999-0501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0501 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0501?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-0501 published?
- CVE-1999-0501 was published on 1998-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.