CVE-1999-0689 json
The CDE dtspcd daemon allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a symlink attack.
published 1999-09-13 27 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0671
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 57%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The CDE dtspcd daemon allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a symlink attack.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19498)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19498 Common Desktop Environment 2.1 20 / Solaris 7.0 - 'dtspcd' Local Privilege Escalation local, 1999-09-13
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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www1.itrc.hp.com
/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX9909-103
vendor-advisory
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sunsolve.sun.com
/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/192
vendor-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1880
vdb-entry, signature
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securityfocus.com
/bid/636
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0689
- NVD CVE-1999-0689
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