Vulnerability Description
The portmapper may act as a proxy and redirect service requests from an attacker, making the request appear to come from the local host, possibly bypassing authentication that would otherwise have taken place. For example, NFS file systems could be mounted through the portmapper despite export restrictions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sunos | 4.1.3 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0168
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0168
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0168?
CVE-1999-0168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The portmapper may act as a proxy and redirect service requests from an attacker, making the request appear to come from the local host, possibly bypassing authentication that would otherwise have tak...
How severe is CVE-1999-0168?
CVE-1999-0168 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0168?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Sunos.