How severe is CVE-1999-1187?

CVE-1999-1187 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1187 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1187?

CVE-1999-1187 primarily affects University Of Washington Pine. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1187?

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

When was CVE-1999-1187 published?

CVE-1999-1187 was published on 1996-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1187

CVE-1999-1187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in University Of Washington Pine 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: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: University Of Washington Pine
Published: 1996-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Pine before version 3.94 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a lockfile that is created when a user receives new mail.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1187?: Pine before version 3.94 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a lockfile that is created when a user receives new mail.
How severe is CVE-1999-1187?: CVE-1999-1187 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1187 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1187?: CVE-1999-1187 primarily affects University Of Washington Pine. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1187?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1187 published?: CVE-1999-1187 was published on 1996-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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