CVE-1999-0359

Name: CVE-1999-0359
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-03-12T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-0359 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ptylogin in Unix systems allows users to perform a denial of service by locking out modems, dial out with that modem, or obtain passwords.. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ptylogin in Unix systems allows users to perform a denial of service by locking out modems, dial out with that modem, or obtain passwords.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.46%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Marc Schaefer	Ptylogin	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0359?

ptylogin in Unix systems allows users to perform a denial of service by locking out modems, dial out with that modem, or obtain passwords.

How severe is CVE-1999-0359?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0359 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0359?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-1999-0359?

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Source: NVD / NIST