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CVE-1999-0433

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.71%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1999-03-21 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-1999-0433
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
0.71%

Original NVD Description

XFree86 startx command is vulnerable to a symlink attack, allowing local users to create files in restricted directories, possibly allowing them to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.