How severe is CVE-1999-0781?

CVE-1999-0781 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-0781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0781?

CVE-1999-0781 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0781?

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-1999-0781 published?

CVE-1999-0781 was published on 1998-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0781

CVE-1999-0781 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 1998-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

KDE allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by setting the KDEDIR environmental variable to modify the search path that KDE uses to locate its executables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0781?: KDE allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by setting the KDEDIR environmental variable to modify the search path that KDE uses to locate its executables.
How severe is CVE-1999-0781?: CVE-1999-0781 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0781?: CVE-1999-0781 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0781?: 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-1999-0781 published?: CVE-1999-0781 was published on 1998-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91141486301691&w=2

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:6.2:stable:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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