CVE-1999-1288

CVE-1999-1288 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samba 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

Description

Samba 1.9.18 inadvertently includes a prototype application, wsmbconf, which is installed with incorrect permissions including the setgid bit, which allows local users to read and write files and possibly gain privileges via bugs in the program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1288?
Samba 1.9.18 inadvertently includes a prototype application, wsmbconf, which is installed with incorrect permissions including the setgid bit, which allows local users to read and write files and possibly gain privileges via bugs in the program.
How severe is CVE-1999-1288?
CVE-1999-1288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1288 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1288?
CVE-1999-1288 primarily affects Samba. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1288?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1288 published?
CVE-1999-1288 was published on 1998-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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