CVE-1999-0457

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Linux ftpwatch program allows local users to gain root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.2/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jan 17, 1999
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-1999-0457: High severity, CVSS 7.2 | Vulnix