CVE-1999-0888

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

dbsnmp in Oracle Intelligent Agent allows local users to gain privileges by setting the ORACLE_HOME environmental variable, which dbsnmp uses to find the nmiconf.tcl script.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 60.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 16, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/585
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/585

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19460✓ verified
First seen Aug 16, 1999
Oracle 8 8.1.5 - Intelligent Agent (1)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-19461✓ verified
First seen Aug 16, 1999
Oracle 8 8.1.5 - Intelligent Agent (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0888?

CVE-1999-0888 is a none vulnerability published on August 16, 1999. dbsnmp in Oracle Intelligent Agent allows local users to gain privileges by setting the ORACLE_HOME environmental variable, which dbsnmp uses to find the nmiconf.tcl script.

When was CVE-1999-0888 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0888 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 16, 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-1999-0888 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0888 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 60.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0888?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0888, 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-1999-0888

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