CVE-1999-0208: Critical severity SGI IRIX vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 1995
·
Updated

rpc.ypupdated (NIS) allows remote users to execute arbitrary commands.

Affected Software

10 affected components
SGI IRIX=3
SGI IRIX=5.0
SGI IRIX=5.1
SGI IRIX=5.2
SGI IRIX=4
NEC Ews-ux V
NEC Up-ux V
NEC Asl Ux 4800
IBM AIX=4.1
IBM AIX=3.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove rpc.ypupdated (NIS) from your environment.

    Uninstall or remove the rpc.ypupdated/ypupdated component or the NIS package if NIS functionality is not required.

  2. Configuration

    Disable the rpc.ypupdated (ypupdated) service to prevent remote command execution (stop and disable the service in your service manager or init scripts).

    rpc.ypupdated (NIS) service_enabled = false
  3. Compensating control

    If rpc.ypupdated cannot be disabled or removed immediately, restrict network access to the rpc.ypupdated/ypupdated service (NIS) using firewall rules or network ACLs so only trusted hosts can reach it.

Event History

Dec 12, 1995
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0208?

CVE-1999-0208 is classified as a critical vulnerability because it allows remote users to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0208?

To fix CVE-1999-0208, update your system to a version of SGI IRIX, IBM AIX, or NEC ASL that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-1999-0208?

CVE-1999-0208 affects SGI IRIX versions 3 to 5.2, IBM AIX versions 3.2 and 4.1, and various NEC operating systems.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-0208?

CVE-1999-0208 can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to the system by executing arbitrary commands remotely.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0208?

While patching is the recommended approach, temporarily disabling the rpc.ypupdated service can serve as a workaround for CVE-1999-0208.

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