How severe is CVE-1999-1184?

CVE-1999-1184 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1184 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1184?

CVE-1999-1184 primarily affects Elm Development Group Elm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1184?

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

When was CVE-1999-1184 published?

CVE-1999-1184 was published on 1997-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1184

CVE-1999-1184 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elm Development Group Elm 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Elm Development Group Elm
Published: 1997-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Elm 2.4 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long TERM environmental variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1184?: Buffer overflow in Elm 2.4 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long TERM environmental variable.
How severe is CVE-1999-1184?: CVE-1999-1184 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1184 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1184?: CVE-1999-1184 primarily affects Elm Development Group Elm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1184?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1184 published?: CVE-1999-1184 was published on 1997-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:elm_development_group:elm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:elm_development_group:elm:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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