CVE-1999-0170
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 1, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0170 is a vulnerability affecting Ultrix and OSF systems. Despite being denied access in the access list, remote attackers can still mount an NFS (Network File System) file system on these platforms. This issue stems from a flaw in the NFS server implementation, enabling unauthorized access and potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized modifications. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely, posing a significant security risk. System administrators are advised to update their NFS servers to mitigate this issue.
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