CVE-1999-0473

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The rsync command before rsync 2.3.1 may inadvertently change the permissions of the client's working directory to the permissions of the directory being transferred.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 26.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 7, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/145
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/145

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0473?

CVE-1999-0473 is a none vulnerability published on April 7, 1999. The rsync command before rsync 2.3.1 may inadvertently change the permissions of the client's working directory to the permissions of the directory being transferred.

When was CVE-1999-0473 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0473 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 7, 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-1999-0473 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0473 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 26.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0473?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0473, 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-1999-0473

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