CVE-1999-0493

CVE-1999-0493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY commands, which in turn could be used to remotely exploit other bugs such as in automountd.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0493?
rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY commands, which in turn could be used to remotely exploit other bugs such as in automountd.
How severe is CVE-1999-0493?
CVE-1999-0493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-0493 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0493?
CVE-1999-0493 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0493?
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-1999-0493 published?
CVE-1999-0493 was published on 1999-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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