How severe is CVE-1999-1347?

CVE-1999-1347 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1347 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1347?

CVE-1999-1347 affects Redhat Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1347?

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

When was CVE-1999-1347 published?

CVE-1999-1347 was published on 1999-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1347

CVE-1999-1347 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Linux 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% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Linux
Published: 1999-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Xsession in Red Hat Linux 6.1 and earlier can allow local users with restricted accounts to bypass execution of the .xsession file by starting kde, gnome or anotherlevel from kdm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1347?: Xsession in Red Hat Linux 6.1 and earlier can allow local users with restricted accounts to bypass execution of the .xsession file by starting kde, gnome or anotherlevel from kdm.
How severe is CVE-1999-1347?: CVE-1999-1347 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1347 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1347?: CVE-1999-1347 affects Redhat Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1347?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1347 published?: CVE-1999-1347 was published on 1999-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93942774609925&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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