How severe is CVE-1999-1300?

CVE-1999-1300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1300?

CVE-1999-1300 primarily affects Cray Unicos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1300?

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

When was CVE-1999-1300 published?

CVE-1999-1300 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1300

CVE-1999-1300 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cray Unicos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cray Unicos
Published: 1999-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vulnerability in accton in Cray UNICOS 6.1 and 6.0 allows local users to read arbitrary files and modify system accounting configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1300?: Vulnerability in accton in Cray UNICOS 6.1 and 6.0 allows local users to read arbitrary files and modify system accounting configuration.
How severe is CVE-1999-1300?: CVE-1999-1300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1300?: CVE-1999-1300 primarily affects Cray Unicos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1300?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1300 published?: CVE-1999-1300 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/b-31.shtml

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cray:unicos:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cray:unicos:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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