How severe is CVE-1999-1168?

CVE-1999-1168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1168?

CVE-1999-1168 affects Iss Internet Security Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1168?

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-1999-1168 published?

CVE-1999-1168 was published on 1999-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1168

CVE-1999-1168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iss Internet Security Scanner 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% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Iss Internet Security Scanner
Published: 1999-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

install.iss installation script for Internet Security Scanner (ISS) for Linux, version 5.3, allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1168?: install.iss installation script for Internet Security Scanner (ISS) for Linux, version 5.3, allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1168?: CVE-1999-1168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1168?: CVE-1999-1168 affects Iss Internet Security Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1168?: 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-1999-1168 published?: CVE-1999-1168 was published on 1999-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12640

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iss:internet_security_scanner:5.3:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*