CVE-1999-0078 Command injection in n/a

Low 1.9 Published 4 Feb 2000 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary commands or change file permissions via RPC arguments in the pcnfsd daemon.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-1999-0078?

CVE-1999-0078 is a low-severity command injection vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

pcnfsd (aka rpc.pcnfsd) allows local users to change file permissions, or execute arbitrary commands through arguments in the RPC call.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0078?

It affects 11 products.

Products include Bsdi Bsd Os, Freebsd Freebsd, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Ncr Mp-Ras, Nec Up-Ux V and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0078?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0078 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-1999-0078 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0078 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vj8x-j6rg-4mxp.