How severe is CVE-1999-1037?

CVE-1999-1037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1037 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-1999-1037?

CVE-1999-1037 affects Coast Satan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1037?

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-1999-1037 published?

CVE-1999-1037 was published on 1998-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1037

CVE-1999-1037 is a high-severity vulnerability in Coast Satan 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% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Coast Satan
Published: 1998-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

rex.satan in SATAN 1.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/rex.$$ file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1037?: rex.satan in SATAN 1.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/rex.$$ file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1037?: CVE-1999-1037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1037 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-1999-1037?: CVE-1999-1037 affects Coast Satan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1037?: 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-1999-1037 published?: CVE-1999-1037 was published on 1998-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:coast:satan:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*