CVE-1999-0170 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass NFS access controls to mount file systems on Ultrix or OSF systems, gaining unauthorized data access.
- 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-1999-0170?
CVE-1999-0170 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Remote attackers can mount an NFS file system in Ultrix or OSF, even if it is denied on the access list.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0170?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Digital Ultrix.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0170?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0170 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-1999-0170 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0170 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cw2h-hq46-274j.