How severe is CVE-1999-1499?

CVE-1999-1499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-1499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1499?

CVE-1999-1499 primarily affects Isc Bind. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1499?

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

When was CVE-1999-1499 published?

CVE-1999-1499 was published on 1998-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1499

CVE-1999-1499 is a low-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind 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% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Isc Bind
Published: 1998-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

named in ISC BIND 4.9 and 8.1 allows local users to destroy files via a symlink attack on (1) named_dump.db when root kills the process with a SIGINT, or (2) named.stats when SIGIOT is used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1499?: named in ISC BIND 4.9 and 8.1 allows local users to destroy files via a symlink attack on (1) named_dump.db when root kills the process with a SIGINT, or (2) named.stats when SIGIOT is used.
How severe is CVE-1999-1499?: CVE-1999-1499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1499?: CVE-1999-1499 primarily affects Isc Bind. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1499 published?: CVE-1999-1499 was published on 1998-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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