CVE-1999-1572

CVE-1999-1572 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux 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

Description

cpio on FreeBSD 2.1.0, Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, and possibly other operating systems, uses a 0 umask when creating files using the -O (archive) or -F options, which creates the files with mode 0666 and allows local users to read or overwrite those files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1572?
cpio on FreeBSD 2.1.0, Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, and possibly other operating systems, uses a 0 umask when creating files using the -O (archive) or -F options, which creates the files with mode 0666 and allows local users to read or overwrite those files.
How severe is CVE-1999-1572?
CVE-1999-1572 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-1572 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1572?
CVE-1999-1572 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1572?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1572 published?
CVE-1999-1572 was published on 1996-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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