How severe is CVE-1999-1032?

CVE-1999-1032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-1032 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1032?

CVE-1999-1032 primarily affects Digital Ultrix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1032?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-1032 published?

CVE-1999-1032 was published on 1991-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1032

CVE-1999-1032 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Digital Ultrix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Digital Ultrix
Published: 1991-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vulnerability in LAT/Telnet Gateway (lattelnet) on Ultrix 4.1 and 4.2 allows attackers to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1032?: Vulnerability in LAT/Telnet Gateway (lattelnet) on Ultrix 4.1 and 4.2 allows attackers to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-1032?: CVE-1999-1032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-1032 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1032?: CVE-1999-1032 primarily affects Digital Ultrix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1032?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1032 published?: CVE-1999-1032 was published on 1991-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:digital:ultrix:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digital:ultrix:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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