CVE-1999-0974

Name: CVE-1999-0974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-12-09T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-0974 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via GETQUOTA requests to the rpc.rquotad service.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via GETQUOTA requests to the rpc.rquotad service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.24%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	2.4
Sun	Solaris	2.5
Sun	Solaris	2.5.1
Sun	Solaris	2.6
Sun	Solaris	7.0
Sun	Sunos	All versions
Sun	Sunos	5.4
Sun	Sunos	5.5
Sun	Sunos	5.5.1
Sun	Sunos	5.7

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0974?

Buffer overflow in Solaris snoop allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via GETQUOTA requests to the rpc.rquotad service.

How severe is CVE-1999-0974?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0974 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0974?

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Source: NVD / NIST