CVE-1999-0761

CVE-1999-0761 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in FreeBSD fts library routines allows local user to modify arbitrary files via the periodic program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0761?
Buffer overflow in FreeBSD fts library routines allows local user to modify arbitrary files via the periodic program.
How severe is CVE-1999-0761?
CVE-1999-0761 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0761 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0761?
CVE-1999-0761 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0761?
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-1999-0761 published?
CVE-1999-0761 was published on 2000-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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