Vulnerability Description
rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY commands, which in turn could be used to remotely exploit other bugs such as in automountd.
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 | - |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91547759121289&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/186&type=0&
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-99-05-statd-automountd.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/j-045.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/450
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91547759121289&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/186&type=0&
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-99-05-statd-automountd.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/j-045.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/450
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0493?
CVE-1999-0493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY commands, which in turn could be used to remotely exploit other bugs such as in automo...
How severe is CVE-1999-0493?
CVE-1999-0493 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-1999-0493?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.