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CVE-1999-0493

UnknownEPSS 4.26%

Last modified

CVE-1999-0493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY commands, which in turn could be used to remotely exploit other bugs such as in automountd.. EPSS estimates a 4.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY commands, which in turn could be used to remotely exploit other bugs such as in automountd.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.26%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris2.4
SunSolaris2.5
SunSolaris2.5.1
SunSolaris2.6
SunSunosAll versions
SunSunos5.3
SunSunos5.4
SunSunos5.5.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0493?
rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY commands, which in turn could be used to remotely exploit other bugs such as in automountd.
How severe is CVE-1999-0493?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0493 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0493?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST