CVE-1999-0493 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can forward RPC calls via rpc.statd to exploit other system bugs, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-1999-0493?
CVE-1999-0493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 2 Jun 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY commands, which in turn could be used to remotely exploit other bugs such as in automountd.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0493?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0493?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0493 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0493 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fmx-7555-v8rg.