How severe is CVE-1999-1041?

CVE-1999-1041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1041 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1041?

CVE-1999-1041 primarily affects Sco Openserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1041?

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-1999-1041 published?

CVE-1999-1041 was published on 1998-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1041

CVE-1999-1041 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sco Openserver 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: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sco Openserver
Published: 1998-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in mscreen on SCO OpenServer 5.0 and SCO UNIX 3.2v4 allows a local user to gain root access via (1) a long TERM environmental variable and (2) a long entry in the .mscreenrc file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1041?: Buffer overflow in mscreen on SCO OpenServer 5.0 and SCO UNIX 3.2v4 allows a local user to gain root access via (1) a long TERM environmental variable and (2) a long entry in the .mscreenrc file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1041?: CVE-1999-1041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1041 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1041?: CVE-1999-1041 primarily affects Sco Openserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1041?: 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-1999-1041 published?: CVE-1999-1041 was published on 1998-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:sco:openserver:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:unix:3.2v4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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