How severe is CVE-1999-1381?

CVE-1999-1381 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1381 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1381?

CVE-1999-1381 affects Dbadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1381?

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-1999-1381 published?

CVE-1999-1381 was published on 1998-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1381

CVE-1999-1381 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dbadmin 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dbadmin
Published: 1998-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in dbadmin CGI program 1.0.1 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1381?: Buffer overflow in dbadmin CGI program 1.0.1 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-1999-1381?: CVE-1999-1381 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1381 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1381?: CVE-1999-1381 affects Dbadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1381?: 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-1999-1381 published?: CVE-1999-1381 was published on 1998-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90786656409618&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dbadmin:dbadmin:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*