CVE-1999-1298

CVE-1999-1298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Sysinstall in FreeBSD 2.2.1 and earlier, when configuring anonymous FTP, creates the ftp user without a password and with /bin/date as the shell, which could allow attackers to gain access to certain system resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1298?
Sysinstall in FreeBSD 2.2.1 and earlier, when configuring anonymous FTP, creates the ftp user without a password and with /bin/date as the shell, which could allow attackers to gain access to certain system resources.
How severe is CVE-1999-1298?
CVE-1999-1298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1298 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1298?
CVE-1999-1298 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1298?
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-1999-1298 published?
CVE-1999-1298 was published on 1997-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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