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 Solaris operating system. The issue lies with the rpc.admind service, which is not configured to run in a secure mode by default. This lack of security can allow unauthorized users to gain root access to the system through remote procedures, posing a significant risk to data confidentiality and integrity. System administrators are advised to immediately update and configure the rpc.admind service to secure mode to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Affected Products

  • Sun Solaris
  • Solaris

Affected Vendors

  • BonqDAO
  • Sun.

Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations