CVE-1999-0164

CVE-1999-0164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A race condition in the Solaris ps command allows an attacker to overwrite critical files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0164?
A race condition in the Solaris ps command allows an attacker to overwrite critical files.
How severe is CVE-1999-0164?
CVE-1999-0164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0164 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0164?
CVE-1999-0164 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0164?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0164 published?
CVE-1999-0164 was published on 1995-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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