CVE-1999-0069
CVE-1999-0069 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Sun Sunos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Solaris ufsrestore buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0069?
- Solaris ufsrestore buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0069?
- CVE-1999-0069 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-1999-0069 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0069?
- CVE-1999-0069 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0069?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-1999-0069 published?
- CVE-1999-0069 was published on 1998-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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