CVE-1999-0974

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Dec 9, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0974 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Solaris operating system. This issue lies in the rpc.rquotad service, which processes GETQUOTA requests. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by sending maliciously crafted GETQUOTA requests. Successful exploitation results in a buffer overflow, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Therefore, systems with this vulnerable version of Solaris need to be patched to prevent potential unauthorized system takeover.

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Affected Products

  • Sun Solaris
  • SunOS

Affected Vendors

  • Oracle Corp
  • Sun.