How severe is CVE-1999-0722?

CVE-1999-0722 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-0722 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0722?

CVE-1999-0722 affects Sun Cobalt Raq 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0722?

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-1999-0722 published?

CVE-1999-0722 was published on 1999-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0722

CVE-1999-0722 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Cobalt Raq 2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Cobalt Raq 2
Published: 1999-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Cobalt RaQ2 servers allows remote users to install arbitrary software packages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0722?: The default configuration of Cobalt RaQ2 servers allows remote users to install arbitrary software packages.
How severe is CVE-1999-0722?: CVE-1999-0722 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0722 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0722?: CVE-1999-0722 affects Sun Cobalt Raq 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0722?: 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-1999-0722 published?: CVE-1999-0722 was published on 1999-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/558

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:sun:cobalt_raq_2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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