How severe is CVE-1999-1095?

CVE-1999-1095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1095 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-1999-1095?

CVE-1999-1095 primarily affects Redhat Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1095?

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-1999-1095 published?

CVE-1999-1095 was published on 1997-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1095

CVE-1999-1095 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Linux 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: Redhat Linux
Published: 1997-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

sort creates temporary files and follows symbolic links, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files that are writable by the user running sort, as observed in updatedb and other programs that use sort.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1095?: sort creates temporary files and follows symbolic links, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files that are writable by the user running sort, as observed in updatedb and other programs that use sort.
How severe is CVE-1999-1095?: CVE-1999-1095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1095 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-1999-1095?: CVE-1999-1095 primarily affects Redhat Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1095?: 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-1999-1095 published?: CVE-1999-1095 was published on 1997-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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