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CVE-1999-0211

First published: Mon Feb 14 1994(Updated: )

Extra long export lists over 256 characters in some mount daemons allows NFS directories to be mounted by anyone.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun SunOS=4.1.1
Sun SunOS=4.1.3
Sun SunOS=5.0
Sun SunOS=4.1.2
Sun SunOS=4.1.3c
=4.1.1
=4.1.2
=4.1.3
=4.1.3c
=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0211?

    CVE-1999-0211 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized users to mount NFS directories.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0211?

    To fix CVE-1999-0211, ensure that mount daemons are configured to limit export lists to less than 256 characters.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0211?

    CVE-1999-0211 affects SunOS versions 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.3c, and 5.0.

  • What is the impact of CVE-1999-0211?

    The impact of CVE-1999-0211 is that it allows attackers to mount NFS directories, potentially leading to data exposure.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0211?

    A potential workaround for CVE-1999-0211 is to restrict access controls for NFS shares in the mount daemon configuration.

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