CVE-1999-0298

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 2.03%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1997-02-05 · 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-1999-0298

Severity

HIGH

CVSS

7.5

EPSS

2.03%

Linux

Original NVD Description

ypbind with -ypset and -ypsetme options activated in Linux Slackware and SunOS allows local and remote attackers to overwrite files via a .. (dot dot) attack.