How severe is CVE-1999-0868?

CVE-1999-0868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-0868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0868?

CVE-1999-0868 primarily affects Isc Inn. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0868?

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-1999-0868 published?

CVE-1999-0868 was published on 1997-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0868

CVE-1999-0868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Isc Inn 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: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Isc Inn
Published: 1997-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ucbmail allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters that are passed to it from INN.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0868?: ucbmail allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters that are passed to it from INN.
How severe is CVE-1999-0868?: CVE-1999-0868 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0868?: CVE-1999-0868 primarily affects Isc Inn. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0868?: 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-1999-0868 published?: CVE-1999-0868 was published on 1997-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://www.cs.ait.ac.th/joomla3/index.php/security-advisories?CERT/CA97/msg00027.shtml

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:news_server:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sun:sparc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:nec:goah_intrasv:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:nec:goah_networksv:r1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:nec:goah_networksv:r2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:nec:goah_networksv:r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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