How severe is CVE-1999-0078?

CVE-1999-0078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-1999-0078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0078?

CVE-1999-0078 primarily affects Ncr Mp-ras. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0078?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-0078 published?

CVE-1999-0078 was published on 1996-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0078

CVE-1999-0078 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ncr Mp-ras with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ncr Mp-ras
Published: 1996-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pcnfsd (aka rpc.pcnfsd) allows local users to change file permissions, or execute arbitrary commands through arguments in the RPC call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0078?: pcnfsd (aka rpc.pcnfsd) allows local users to change file permissions, or execute arbitrary commands through arguments in the RPC call.
How severe is CVE-1999-0078?: CVE-1999-0078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-1999-0078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0078?: CVE-1999-0078 primarily affects Ncr Mp-ras. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0078 published?: CVE-1999-0078 was published on 1996-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0078

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:ncr:mp-ras:2.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncr:mp-ras:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncr:mp-ras:3.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:6.2:stable:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nec:up-ux_v:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:next:nextstep:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:openserver:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Ncr Mp-ras

CVE-1999-0033 — High (CVSS 7.2): Command execution in Sun systems via buffer overflow in the at program.
CVE-1999-0019 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Delete or create a file via rpc.statd, due to invalid information.

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