How severe is CVE-1999-1042?

CVE-1999-1042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1042?

CVE-1999-1042 primarily affects Cisco Resource Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1042?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1042 published?

CVE-1999-1042 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1042

CVE-1999-1042 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cisco Resource Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Resource Manager
Published: 1999-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Resource Manager (CRM) 1.0 and 1.1 creates world-readable log files and temporary files, which may expose sensitive information, to local users such as user IDs, passwords and SNMP community strings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1042?: Cisco Resource Manager (CRM) 1.0 and 1.1 creates world-readable log files and temporary files, which may expose sensitive information, to local users such as user IDs, passwords and SNMP community strings.
How severe is CVE-1999-1042?: CVE-1999-1042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1042?: CVE-1999-1042 primarily affects Cisco Resource Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1042 published?: CVE-1999-1042 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/770/crmtmp-pub.shtml

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:resource_manager:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:resource_manager:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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