CVE-1999-0170

Summary

CVE-1999-0170 is a vulnerability affecting Ultrix and OSF operating systems. This issue allows remote attackers to bypass access control lists and mount NFS (Network File System) file systems, despite explicit denials. This poses a significant risk as attackers can then access and manipulate sensitive data or execute unauthorized commands on the affected system. The vulnerability arises due to a flaw in the way these operating systems handle NFS mount requests. It is essential for system administrators to patch their systems against this issue to prevent potential attacks.

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