CVE-1999-1092

CVE-1999-1092 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iain Lea Tin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

tin 1.40 creates the .tin directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read passwords from the .inputhistory file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1092?
tin 1.40 creates the .tin directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read passwords from the .inputhistory file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1092?
CVE-1999-1092 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1092 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1092?
CVE-1999-1092 affects Iain Lea Tin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1092?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1092 published?
CVE-1999-1092 was published on 1999-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)