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CVE-1999-0189

First published: Wed Jun 04 1997(Updated: )

Solaris rpcbind listens on a high numbered UDP port, which may not be filtered since the standard port number is 111.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.4
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.5
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.3
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0189?

    CVE-1999-0189 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for exposure of services.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0189?

    To fix CVE-1999-0189, it is recommended to restrict access to the high numbered UDP port used by rpcbind through firewall rules.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0189?

    CVE-1999-0189 affects various versions of Solaris and SunOS, including Solaris 2.4, 2.5, 2.5.1, and SunOS versions 5.3 through 5.5.1.

  • What is the impact of CVE-1999-0189?

    The impact of CVE-1999-0189 includes potential unauthorized access to services that listen on unfiltered high numbered UDP ports.

  • Is CVE-1999-0189 still a concern for modern systems?

    While CVE-1999-0189 pertains to older systems, any legacy systems still in use may still be at risk and require attention.

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