How severe is CVE-1999-1173?

CVE-1999-1173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1173?

CVE-1999-1173 affects Corel Wordperfect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1173?

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

When was CVE-1999-1173 published?

CVE-1999-1173 was published on 1998-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1173

CVE-1999-1173 is a low-severity vulnerability in Corel Wordperfect 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Corel Wordperfect
Published: 1998-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Corel Word Perfect 8 for Linux creates a temporary working directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to (1) modify Word Perfect behavior by modifying files in the working directory, or (2) modify files of other users via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1173?: Corel Word Perfect 8 for Linux creates a temporary working directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to (1) modify Word Perfect behavior by modifying files in the working directory, or (2) modify files of other users via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-1999-1173?: CVE-1999-1173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1173?: CVE-1999-1173 affects Corel Wordperfect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1173 published?: CVE-1999-1173 was published on 1998-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91404045014047&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:corel:wordperfect:8:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*

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