CVE-1999-1217

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The PATH in Windows NT includes the current working directory (.), which could allow local users to gain privileges by placing Trojan horse programs with the same name as commonly used system programs into certain directories.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 76.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 25, 1997

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=87602726319426&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=87602726319435&w=2
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/526
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=87602726319426&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=87602726319435&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/526

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1217?

CVE-1999-1217 is a none vulnerability published on July 25, 1997. The PATH in Windows NT includes the current working directory (.), which could allow local users to gain privileges by placing Trojan horse programs with the same name as commonly used system programs into certain directories.

When was CVE-1999-1217 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1217 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 25, 1997, 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-1999-1217 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1217 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 76.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1217?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1217, 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-1999-1217

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