How severe is CVE-1999-1517?

CVE-1999-1517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-1999-1517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1517?

CVE-1999-1517 affects Freebsd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1517?

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-1999-1517 published?

CVE-1999-1517 was published on 1999-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1517

CVE-1999-1517 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freebsd 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% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 1999-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

runtar in the Amanda backup system used in various UNIX operating systems executes tar with root privileges, which allows a user to overwrite or read arbitrary files by providing the target files to runtar.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1517?: runtar in the Amanda backup system used in various UNIX operating systems executes tar with root privileges, which allows a user to overwrite or read arbitrary files by providing the target files to runtar.
How severe is CVE-1999-1517?: CVE-1999-1517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1517?: CVE-1999-1517 affects Freebsd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1517?: 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-1999-1517 published?: CVE-1999-1517 was published on 1999-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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