CVE-1999-1258

CVSS 2.0 Score 5.0 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Jan 15, 1991

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1258 is a vulnerability affecting the rpc.pwdauthd service in SunOS 4.1.1 and older versions. This issue arises from inadequate access controls, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the daemon. As a result, sensitive system information can be obtained by adversaries, potentially leading to serious security consequences. This vulnerability underscores the importance of applying security patches and implementing robust access control mechanisms to mitigate such risks.

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SunOS

Affected Vendors

Oracle Corp

Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations

https://app.recordedfuture.com/live/sc/entity/NWlSUy
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1258
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1258

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