CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0353

First published: Wed Feb 10 1999(Updated: )

rpc.pcnfsd in HP gives remote root access by changing the permissions on the main printer spool directory.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE HP-UX=10.01
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=10.20
HPE HP-UX=10.10

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0353?

    CVE-1999-0353 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for granting remote root access.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0353?

    To fix CVE-1999-0353, you should update the rpc.pcnfsd to a patched version provided by HP for affected HP-UX versions.

  • Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-1999-0353?

    CVE-1999-0353 affects HP-UX versions 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, and 11.00.

  • What can attackers do exploiting CVE-1999-0353?

    Exploiting CVE-1999-0353 allows attackers to gain remote root access to the affected HP-UX systems.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0353?

    A possible workaround for CVE-1999-0353 includes restricting access to the printer spool directory and disabling rpc.pcnfsd if not needed.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203