How severe is CVE-1999-1493?

CVE-1999-1493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-1999-1493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1493?

CVE-1999-1493 affects Hp Apollo Domain Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1493?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-1999-1493 published?

CVE-1999-1493 was published on 1991-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1493

CVE-1999-1493 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Apollo Domain Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Apollo Domain Os
Published: 1991-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vulnerability in crp in Hewlett Packard Apollo Domain OS SR10 through SR10.3 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via insecure system calls, (1) pad_$dm_cmd and (2) pad_$def_pfk().

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1493?: Vulnerability in crp in Hewlett Packard Apollo Domain OS SR10 through SR10.3 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via insecure system calls, (1) pad_$dm_cmd and (2) pad_$def_pfk().
How severe is CVE-1999-1493?: CVE-1999-1493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-1493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1493?: CVE-1999-1493 affects Hp Apollo Domain Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1493 published?: CVE-1999-1493 was published on 1991-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:apollo_domain_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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