CVE-1999-1409
CVE-1999-1409 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sgi Irix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The at program in IRIX 6.2 and NetBSD 1.3.2 and earlier allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files by submitting the file to at with the -f argument, which generates error messages that at sends to the user via e-mail.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-1409?
- The at program in IRIX 6.2 and NetBSD 1.3.2 and earlier allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files by submitting the file to at with the -f argument, which generates error messages that at sends to the user via e-mail.
- How severe is CVE-1999-1409?
- CVE-1999-1409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-1999-1409 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-1409?
- CVE-1999-1409 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-1409?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-1409 published?
- CVE-1999-1409 was published on 1998-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.NetBSD.ORG/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA1998-004.txt.asc
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90233906612929&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7577.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/331
- http://www.shmoo.com/mail/bugtraq/jul98/msg00064.html
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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