CVE-1999-1036

CVE-1999-1036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cops 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

COPS 1.04 allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in (1) res_diff, (2) ca.src, and (3) mail.chk.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1036?
COPS 1.04 allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in (1) res_diff, (2) ca.src, and (3) mail.chk.
How severe is CVE-1999-1036?
CVE-1999-1036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1036 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1036?
CVE-1999-1036 affects Cops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1036?
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-1999-1036 published?
CVE-1999-1036 was published on 1998-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)