How severe is CVE-1999-1422?

CVE-1999-1422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1422?

CVE-1999-1422 primarily affects Slackware Slackware Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1422?

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-1999-1422 published?

CVE-1999-1422 was published on 1999-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1422

CVE-1999-1422 is a high-severity vulnerability in Slackware Slackware Linux 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: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Slackware Slackware Linux
Published: 1999-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Slackware 3.4, and possibly other versions, includes . (dot, the current directory) in the PATH environmental variable, which could allow local users to create Trojan horse programs that are inadvertently executed by other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1422?: The default configuration of Slackware 3.4, and possibly other versions, includes . (dot, the current directory) in the PATH environmental variable, which could allow local users to create Trojan horse programs that are inadvertently executed by other users.
How severe is CVE-1999-1422?: CVE-1999-1422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1422?: CVE-1999-1422 primarily affects Slackware Slackware Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1422?: 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-1999-1422 published?: CVE-1999-1422 was published on 1999-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:2.0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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