How severe is CVE-1999-1295?

CVE-1999-1295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1295?

CVE-1999-1295 affects Transarc Dce Distributed File System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1295?

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

When was CVE-1999-1295 published?

CVE-1999-1295 was published on 1996-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1295

CVE-1999-1295 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Transarc Dce Distributed File System 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% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Transarc Dce Distributed File System
Published: 1996-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Transarc DCE Distributed File System (DFS) 1.1 for Solaris 2.4 and 2.5 does not properly initialize the grouplist for users who belong to a large number of groups, which could allow those users to gain access to resources that are protected by DFS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1295?: Transarc DCE Distributed File System (DFS) 1.1 for Solaris 2.4 and 2.5 does not properly initialize the grouplist for users who belong to a large number of groups, which could allow those users to gain access to resources that are protected by DFS.
How severe is CVE-1999-1295?: CVE-1999-1295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1295?: CVE-1999-1295 affects Transarc Dce Distributed File System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1295?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1295 published?: CVE-1999-1295 was published on 1996-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:transarc:dce_distributed_file_system:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*