How severe is CVE-1999-1296?

CVE-1999-1296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1296?

CVE-1999-1296 affects Mit Kerberos 5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1296?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-1296 published?

CVE-1999-1296 was published on 1997-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1296

CVE-1999-1296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mit Kerberos 5
Published: 1997-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Kerberos IV compatibility libraries as used in Kerberos V allows local users to gain root privileges via a long line in a kerberos configuration file, which can be specified via the KRB_CONF environmental variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1296?: Buffer overflow in Kerberos IV compatibility libraries as used in Kerberos V allows local users to gain root privileges via a long line in a kerberos configuration file, which can be specified via the KRB_CONF environmental variable.
How severe is CVE-1999-1296?: CVE-1999-1296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1296?: CVE-1999-1296 affects Mit Kerberos 5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1296 published?: CVE-1999-1296 was published on 1997-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420878&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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