CVE-1999-0169 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can read and write any file on the system by spoofing UIDs due to NFS authentication flaws.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0169?
CVE-1999-0169 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NFS allows attackers to read and write any file on the system by specifying a false UID.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0169?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Nfs.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0169?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-1999-0169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0169 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h4p8-p52c-3jgg.