CVE-1999-0421

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

During a reboot after an installation of Linux Slackware 3.6, a remote attacker can obtain root access by logging in to the root account without a password.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 57.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 17, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/981
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/338
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/981
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/338

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0421?

CVE-1999-0421 is a none vulnerability published on March 17, 1999. During a reboot after an installation of Linux Slackware 3.6, a remote attacker can obtain root access by logging in to the root account without a password.

When was CVE-1999-0421 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0421 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 17, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-0421 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0421 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 57.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0421?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0421, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-0421

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