How severe is CVE-1999-0965?

CVE-1999-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0965?

CVE-1999-0965 primarily affects X.org X11. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0965?

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

When was CVE-1999-0965 published?

CVE-1999-0965 was published on 1997-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0965

CVE-1999-0965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in X.org X11 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: X.org X11
Published: 1997-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in xterm allows local users to modify arbitrary files via the logging option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0965?: Race condition in xterm allows local users to modify arbitrary files via the logging option.
How severe is CVE-1999-0965?: CVE-1999-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0965?: CVE-1999-0965 primarily affects X.org X11. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0965 published?: CVE-1999-0965 was published on 1997-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0965

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-02:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-03:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-04:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-05:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-06:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-07:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-08:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-09:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-16:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-17:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-18:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-19:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-20:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-21:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-22:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-23:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-24:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:5.0:fix-25:*:*:*:*:*:*

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