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CVE-1999-0242

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 2.30%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1995-03-01 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Linux. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-1999-0242
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
2.30%
Linux

Original NVD Description

Remote attackers can access mail files via POP3 in some Linux systems that are using shadow passwords.