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CVE-1999-1159

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.34%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 1998-12-29 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-1999-1159
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
0.34%

Original NVD Description

SSH 2.0.11 and earlier allows local users to request remote forwarding from privileged ports without being root.