How severe is CVE-1999-1429?

CVE-1999-1429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1429?

CVE-1999-1429 affects Dit Transferpro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1429?

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

When was CVE-1999-1429 published?

CVE-1999-1429 was published on 1998-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1429

CVE-1999-1429 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dit Transferpro 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: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dit Transferpro
Published: 1998-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DIT TransferPro installs devices with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which could allow local users to damage disks through the ff device driver.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1429?: DIT TransferPro installs devices with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which could allow local users to damage disks through the ff device driver.
How severe is CVE-1999-1429?: CVE-1999-1429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1429?: CVE-1999-1429 affects Dit Transferpro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1429?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1429 published?: CVE-1999-1429 was published on 1998-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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