CVE-1999-0568

CVSS 2.0 Score 10.0 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0568 is a vulnerability affecting the rpc.admind service in Solaris operating systems. The service, which is used for managing remote system configurations, is found to be running without adequate security measures in place. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending unauthorized commands to the rpc.admind service, potentially leading to system compromise or unintended changes to system configurations. This issue can be mitigated by properly securing the rpc.admind service, such as restricting access to authorized users and implementing strong authentication mechanisms.

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Affected Products

  • Sun Solaris
  • Solaris

Affected Vendors

  • BonqDAO
  • Sun.