How severe is CVE-1999-1399?

CVE-1999-1399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1399 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1399?

CVE-1999-1399 affects Sgi Irix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1399?

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-1999-1399 published?

CVE-1999-1399 was published on 1997-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1399

CVE-1999-1399 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sgi Irix
Published: 1997-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

spaceball program in SpaceWare 7.3 v1.0 in IRIX 6.2 allows local users to gain root privileges by setting the HOSTNAME environmental variable to contain the commands to be executed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1399?: spaceball program in SpaceWare 7.3 v1.0 in IRIX 6.2 allows local users to gain root privileges by setting the HOSTNAME environmental variable to contain the commands to be executed.
How severe is CVE-1999-1399?: CVE-1999-1399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1399 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1399?: CVE-1999-1399 affects Sgi Irix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1399?: 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-1999-1399 published?: CVE-1999-1399 was published on 1997-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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