How severe is CVE-1999-1415?

CVE-1999-1415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1415 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-1999-1415?

CVE-1999-1415 affects Digital Ultrix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1415?

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

When was CVE-1999-1415 published?

CVE-1999-1415 was published on 1991-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1415

CVE-1999-1415 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Digital Ultrix 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% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Digital Ultrix
Published: 1991-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vulnerability in /usr/bin/mail in DEC ULTRIX before 4.2 allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1415?: Vulnerability in /usr/bin/mail in DEC ULTRIX before 4.2 allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-1415?: CVE-1999-1415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1415 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-1999-1415?: CVE-1999-1415 affects Digital Ultrix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1415?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1415 published?: CVE-1999-1415 was published on 1991-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:digital:ultrix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Digital Ultrix

CVE-1999-0046 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Buffer overflow of rlogin program using TERM environmental variable.
CVE-1999-1032 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Vulnerability in LAT/Telnet Gateway (lattelnet) on Ultrix 4.1 and 4.2 allows attackers to gain root privileges.
CVE-1999-0170 — High (CVSS 7.5): Remote attackers can mount an NFS file system in Ultrix or OSF, even if it is denied on the access list.
CVE-2002-1128 — High (CVSS 7.2): Buffer overflow in inc mail utility for Compaq Tru64/OSF1 3.x allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long…
CVE-1999-1194 — High (CVSS 7.2): chroot in Digital Ultrix 4.1 and 4.0 is insecurely installed, which allows local users to gain privileges.
CVE-1999-1225 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): rpc.mountd on Linux, Ultrix, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to determine the existence…

All CVEs affecting Digital Ultrix →