CVE-1999-0300 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can add malicious NIS+ servers to the cache manager, potentially compromising directory services integrity.
- 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-1999-0300?
CVE-1999-0300 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
nis_cachemgr for Solaris NIS+ allows attackers to add malicious NIS+ servers.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0300?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0300?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0300 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-1999-0300 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0300 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4p5-87mw-mjv4.