How severe is CVE-1999-1433?

CVE-1999-1433 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1433 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-1999-1433?

CVE-1999-1433 affects Hp Jetadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1433?

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-1999-1433 published?

CVE-1999-1433 was published on 1998-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1433

CVE-1999-1433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Jetadmin 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% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Jetadmin
Published: 1998-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP JetAdmin D.01.09 on Solaris allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/jetadmin.log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1433?: HP JetAdmin D.01.09 on Solaris allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/jetadmin.log file.
How severe is CVE-1999-1433?: CVE-1999-1433 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1433 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-1999-1433?: CVE-1999-1433 affects Hp Jetadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1433?: 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-1999-1433 published?: CVE-1999-1433 was published on 1998-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:jetadmin:rev._d.01.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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