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CVE-1999-0210

First published: Wed Nov 26 1997(Updated: )

Automount daemon automountd allows local or remote users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters.

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)=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0210?

    CVE-1999-0210 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0210?

    To fix CVE-1999-0210, you should apply the latest patches or updates recommended for the affected versions of Solaris or SunOS.

  • Who is affected by CVE-1999-0210?

    CVE-1999-0210 affects users of Sun Solaris versions 2.4, 2.5, 2.5.1, and SunOS versions 5.4, 5.5, 5.5.1.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0210?

    The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0210 include unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing attackers to execute commands with elevated rights.

  • Is CVE-1999-0210 a common vulnerability?

    CVE-1999-0210 is known within cybersecurity circles but is not commonly found in recent systems due to the age of the affected software.

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