CVE-1999-0795 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute RPC calls without authentication to read system information, disable logging, or modify caches in NIS+.
- 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-1999-0795?
CVE-1999-0795 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The NIS+ rpc.nisd server allows remote attackers to execute certain RPC calls without authentication to obtain system information, disable logging, or modify caches.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0795?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0795?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0795 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-1999-0795 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0795 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8p5-fw36-3r3c.