CVE-1999-0210: Critical severity Sun Solaris vulnerability
Automount daemon automountd allows local or remote users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Stop and disable the automountd service on affected Oracle Solaris / SunOS systems until a vendor-provided patch or update is available.
automountd (Automount daemon) enabled = false - Compensating control
Restrict network and remote access to the automount service: use host-based or network firewalls/ACLs to allow automountd traffic only from trusted management hosts and block/unroute access from untrusted networks until the vulnerability is remediated.
Event History
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.