CVE-1999-0320
First published: Sun Mar 01 1998(Updated: )
SunOS rpc.cmsd allows attackers to obtain root access by overwriting arbitrary files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.3 | |
| Sun SunOS | =4.1.4 | |
| 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 | |
| Sun SunOS | =4.1.3u1 | |
| SunOS | =4.1.3u1 | |
| SunOS | =4.1.4 | |
| SunOS | =5.3 | |
| SunOS | =5.4 | |
| SunOS | =5.5 | |
| SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| =2.4 | ||
| =2.5 | ||
| =2.5.1 | ||
| =4.1.3u1 | ||
| =4.1.4 | ||
| =5.3 | ||
| =5.4 | ||
| =5.5 | ||
| =5.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0320?
CVE-1999-0320 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows attackers to obtain root access to the system.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0320?
To fix CVE-1999-0320, update your SunOS or Solaris systems to the latest available patch provided by Oracle.
Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-1999-0320?
CVE-1999-0320 affects Solaris versions 2.4, 2.5, 2.5.1, 4.1.3u1, 4.1.4, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, and 5.5.1.
What specific file access does CVE-1999-0320 exploit?
CVE-1999-0320 exploits vulnerabilities in rpc.cmsd, allowing arbitrary file overwriting.
What can be the potential consequences of CVE-1999-0320 if exploited?
If CVE-1999-0320 is exploited, attackers could gain complete control of the system with root privileges.
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