How severe is CVE-1999-1229?

CVE-1999-1229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1229?

CVE-1999-1229 affects Id Software Quake 2 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1229?

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

When was CVE-1999-1229 published?

CVE-1999-1229 was published on 1998-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1229

CVE-1999-1229 is a low-severity vulnerability in Id Software Quake 2 Server 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: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Id Software Quake 2 Server
Published: 1998-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Quake 2 server 3.13 on Linux does not properly check file permissions for the config.cfg configuration file, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink from config.cfg to the target file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1229?: Quake 2 server 3.13 on Linux does not properly check file permissions for the config.cfg configuration file, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink from config.cfg to the target file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1229?: CVE-1999-1229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1229?: CVE-1999-1229 affects Id Software Quake 2 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1229 published?: CVE-1999-1229 was published on 1998-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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