How severe is CVE-1999-1496?

CVE-1999-1496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1496?

CVE-1999-1496 primarily affects Todd Miller Sudo. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1496?

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

When was CVE-1999-1496 published?

CVE-1999-1496 was published on 1999-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1496

CVE-1999-1496 is a low-severity vulnerability in Todd Miller Sudo 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: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Todd Miller Sudo
Published: 1999-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sudo 1.5 in Debian Linux 2.1 and Red Hat 6.0 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files by attempting to execute the target filename as a program, which generates a different error message when the file does not exist.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1496?: Sudo 1.5 in Debian Linux 2.1 and Red Hat 6.0 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files by attempting to execute the target filename as a program, which generates a different error message when the file does not exist.
How severe is CVE-1999-1496?: CVE-1999-1496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1496?: CVE-1999-1496 primarily affects Todd Miller Sudo. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1496 published?: CVE-1999-1496 was published on 1999-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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