How severe is CVE-1999-1221?

CVE-1999-1221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1221?

CVE-1999-1221 affects Digital Unix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1221?

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

When was CVE-1999-1221 published?

CVE-1999-1221 was published on 1996-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1221

CVE-1999-1221 is a low-severity vulnerability in Digital Unix 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: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Digital Unix
Published: 1996-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dxchpwd in Digital Unix (OSF/1) 3.x allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the dxchpwd.log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1221?: dxchpwd in Digital Unix (OSF/1) 3.x allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the dxchpwd.log file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1221?: CVE-1999-1221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1221?: CVE-1999-1221 affects Digital Unix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1221 published?: CVE-1999-1221 was published on 1996-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:digital:unix:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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