CVE-2005-1591

Name: CVE-2005-1591
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-16T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1591 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unknown vulnerability in NIS+ on Solaris 7, 8, and 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (rpc.nisd disabled and NIS+ unavailable) via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unknown vulnerability in NIS+ on Solaris 7, 8, and 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (rpc.nisd disabled and NIS+ unavailable) via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	7.0
Sun	Solaris	8.0
Sun	Solaris	9.0
Sun	Sunos	5.7
Sun	Sunos	5.8

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57780-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0492
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57780-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0492

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1591?

Unknown vulnerability in NIS+ on Solaris 7, 8, and 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (rpc.nisd disabled and NIS+ unavailable) via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2005-1591?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1591 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1591?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-1591?

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Source: NVD / NIST