How severe is CVE-1999-1460?

CVE-1999-1460 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1460 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1460?

CVE-1999-1460 primarily affects Bmc Patrol Agent. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1460?

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-1999-1460 published?

CVE-1999-1460 was published on 1999-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1460

CVE-1999-1460 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bmc Patrol Agent 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% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bmc Patrol Agent
Published: 1999-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BMC PATROL SNMP Agent before 3.2.07 allows local users to create arbitrary world-writeable files as root by specifying the target file as the second argument to the snmpmagt program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1460?: BMC PATROL SNMP Agent before 3.2.07 allows local users to create arbitrary world-writeable files as root by specifying the target file as the second argument to the snmpmagt program.
How severe is CVE-1999-1460?: CVE-1999-1460 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1460 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1460?: CVE-1999-1460 primarily affects Bmc Patrol Agent. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1460?: 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-1999-1460 published?: CVE-1999-1460 was published on 1999-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol_agent:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol_agent:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol_agent:3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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