CVE-1999-0965

Description

No English description in the CVE record.

Description (MITRE) cveawg.mitre.org

Pulled from cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-1999-0965 on 2026-06-30. Shown when MITRE's text differs from the cvelistV5 mirror.

Race condition in xterm allows local users to modify arbitrary files via the logging option.

Overview

State

PUBLISHED

Assigner (CNA)

microsoft

CVSS severity

—

CVSS score

—

CVSS vector

—

Effective score

no score available from CNA, NVD, or AI yet

CWE(s)

—

Reserved

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Published

2025-10-01 23:10 UTC

Last updated

2025-10-01 23:10 UTC

Source

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-1999-0965

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NVD published

1997-09-19 04:00:00 UTC

NVD last modified

2026-06-16 21:49:25 UTC

EPSS score

0.0033 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)

EPSS percentile

25.26% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-06-29

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European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.

EUVD ID

EUVD-1999-0946

Assigner

mitre

Published

Jan 4, 2000, 5:00:00 AM

Updated

Aug 1, 2024, 4:55:29 PM

EUVD-reported EPSS

0.3300

Vendors

n/a

Products

n/a (n/a)

Aliases

GHSA-3vvm-3j5j-gc9q

ENISA description: Race condition in xterm allows local users to modify arbitrary files via the logging option.

Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC

Microsoft's vendor-authoritative record from the Security Update Guide — its own CVSS score, impact, severity rating, exploit assessment, and KB-article fixes. Refreshed 2026-07-10 04:26 UTC (source: CVRF).

MS severity

Moderate

Release

2000-Jan

Vendor references (0)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

None in the CVE record.

MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org

Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0965 x_refsource_MISC

Web references (2)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

• None Available msrc
• MSRC update guide: CVE-1999-0965 msrc

• CISA Requires Federal Agencies to Patch Critical Vulnerabilities Within ...
  web:cybersecuritynews.com

  The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04, titled "Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk," compelling all Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate the most dangerous known exploited vulnerabilities within just three calendar days.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC
• GitHub - JHRobotics/patcher9x: Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues
  web:github.com

  Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues. Contribute to JHRobotics/patcher9x development by creating an account on GitHub.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC
• Security Update Guide - Microsoft
  web:msrc.microsoft.com

  The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC
• Security Update Guide - Microsoft
  web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

  The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC
• Investigating a New Click-Fix Variant - The Hacker News
  web:thehackernews.com

  New ClickFix variant maps WebDAV drive to run trojanized WorkFlowy app, enabling stealth C2 beacon and payload delivery.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC
• CISA Issues New Directive Improving How Federal Agencies Prioritize the ...
  web:www.cisa.gov

  The Directive consolidates, clarifies and updates the urgency of vulnerability remediation , focuses agencies patching efforts on the highest risk, and enhances efficiency for federal civilian agencies.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC
• Patch Smarter, Not Harder - CISA
  web:www.cisa.gov

  The median time for full resolution rose to 43 days. Defenders need greater clarity and speed to patch systems in today's threat landscape. We must flip the script on patching prioritization: patch smarter, not harder.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC
• Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2025
  web:www.oracle.com

  A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. These patches are usually cumulative, but each advisory describes only the security patches added since the previous Critical Patch Update Advisory.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC
• Oracle Critical Security Patch Update Advisory - May 2026
  web:www.oracle.com

  This Critical Security Patch Update contains 35 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Security Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at May 2026 Critical Security Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC
• Qualys Automated Patch Management Security software
  web:www.qualys.com

  Accelerate vulnerability remediation by 43% with practical recommendations and a strategic roadmap to bolster your security. Achieve a 90% patch rate improvement through smart automation and Qualys Patch Management.

  2026-07-04 21:28 UTC

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