CVE-1999-1495

Name: CVE-1999-1495
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-02-18T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1495 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xtvscreen in SuSE Linux 6.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the pic000.pnm file.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

xtvscreen in SuSE Linux 6.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the pic000.pnm file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Suse	Suse Linux	6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12580Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/325Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1792
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/12580Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/325Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1792

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1495?

xtvscreen in SuSE Linux 6.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the pic000.pnm file.

How severe is CVE-1999-1495?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1495 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1495?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST