How severe is CVE-1999-0735?

CVE-1999-0735 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0735 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-1999-0735?

CVE-1999-0735 affects Kde K-mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0735?

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

When was CVE-1999-0735 published?

CVE-1999-0735 was published on 2000-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0735

CVE-1999-0735 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde K-mail 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: Kde K-mail
Published: 2000-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

KDE K-Mail allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack in temporary user directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0735?: KDE K-Mail allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack in temporary user directories.
How severe is CVE-1999-0735?: CVE-1999-0735 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0735 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-1999-0735?: CVE-1999-0735 affects Kde K-mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0735?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0735 published?: CVE-1999-0735 was published on 2000-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:k-mail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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