CVE-1999-1435
CVE-1999-1435 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nec Socks 5 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% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Nec Socks 5
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in libsocks5 library of Socks 5 (socks5) 1.0r5 allows local users to gain privileges via long environmental variables.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-1435?
- Buffer overflow in libsocks5 library of Socks 5 (socks5) 1.0r5 allows local users to gain privileges via long environmental variables.
- How severe is CVE-1999-1435?
- CVE-1999-1435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-1999-1435 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-1435?
- CVE-1999-1435 affects Nec Socks 5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-1435?
- 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-1999-1435 published?
- CVE-1999-1435 was published on 1998-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nec:socks_5:1.0r5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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