CVE-1999-0002

CVE-1999-0002 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bsdi Bsd Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in NFS mountd gives root access to remote attackers, mostly in Linux systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0002?
Buffer overflow in NFS mountd gives root access to remote attackers, mostly in Linux systems.
How severe is CVE-1999-0002?
CVE-1999-0002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-0002 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0002?
CVE-1999-0002 primarily affects Bsdi Bsd Os. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0002?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-0002 published?
CVE-1999-0002 was published on 1998-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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