Buffer Overflow in NIS+ Related to Sun's rpc.nisd Program
CVE-1999-0008

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Sunos
HP-ux
Solaris
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 June 1998

What is CVE-1999-0008?

The vulnerability is a buffer overflow flaw found in NIS+, specifically within Sun Microsystems' rpc.nisd program. This issue could allow an attacker to exploit the weaknesses in the program to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This vulnerability can affect network integrity and user data, making it crucial for organizations using affected versions to implement mitigation strategies promptly.

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUN

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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