CVE-1999-1038
CVE-1999-1038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tamu Tiger 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: Tamu Tiger
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Tiger 2.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on various temporary files in Tiger's default working directory, as defined by the WORKDIR variable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-1038?
- Tiger 2.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on various temporary files in Tiger's default working directory, as defined by the WORKDIR variable.
- How severe is CVE-1999-1038?
- CVE-1999-1038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-1999-1038 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-1999-1038?
- CVE-1999-1038 affects Tamu Tiger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-1038?
- 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-1999-1038 published?
- CVE-1999-1038 was published on 1998-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tamu:tiger:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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