How severe is CVE-1999-1137?

CVE-1999-1137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1137 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1137?

CVE-1999-1137 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1137?

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

When was CVE-1999-1137 published?

CVE-1999-1137 was published on 1993-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1137

CVE-1999-1137 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Solaris
Published: 1993-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The permissions for the /dev/audio device on Solaris 2.2 and earlier, and SunOS 4.1.x, allow any local user to read from the device, which could be used by an attacker to monitor conversations happening near a machine that has a microphone.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1137?: The permissions for the /dev/audio device on Solaris 2.2 and earlier, and SunOS 4.1.x, allow any local user to read from the device, which could be used by an attacker to monitor conversations happening near a machine that has a microphone.
How severe is CVE-1999-1137?: CVE-1999-1137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1137 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1137?: CVE-1999-1137 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1137?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1137 published?: CVE-1999-1137 was published on 1993-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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