How severe is CVE-1999-1297?

CVE-1999-1297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1297 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-1999-1297?

CVE-1999-1297 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1297?

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

When was CVE-1999-1297 published?

CVE-1999-1297 was published on 1998-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1297

CVE-1999-1297 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos 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% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Sunos
Published: 1998-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cmdtool in OpenWindows 3.0 and XView 3.0 in SunOS 4.1.4 and earlier allows attackers with physical access to the system to display unechoed characters (such as those from password prompts) via the L2/AGAIN key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1297?: cmdtool in OpenWindows 3.0 and XView 3.0 in SunOS 4.1.4 and earlier allows attackers with physical access to the system to display unechoed characters (such as those from password prompts) via the L2/AGAIN key.
How severe is CVE-1999-1297?: CVE-1999-1297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1297 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-1999-1297?: CVE-1999-1297 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1297 published?: CVE-1999-1297 was published on 1998-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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