Vulnerability Description
Solaris rpcbind listens on a high numbered UDP port, which may not be filtered since the standard port number is 111.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.4 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.3 |
References
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/142
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/142
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0189?
CVE-1999-0189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Solaris rpcbind listens on a high numbered UDP port, which may not be filtered since the standard port number is 111.
How severe is CVE-1999-0189?
CVE-1999-0189 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-1999-0189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.