CVE-1999-1080

CVE-1999-1080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

rmmount in SunOS 5.7 may mount file systems without the nosuid flag set, contrary to the documentation and its use in previous versions of SunOS, which could allow local users with physical access to gain root privileges by mounting a floppy or CD-ROM that contains a setuid program and running volcheck, when the file systems do not have the nosuid option specified in rmmount.conf.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1080?
rmmount in SunOS 5.7 may mount file systems without the nosuid flag set, contrary to the documentation and its use in previous versions of SunOS, which could allow local users with physical access to gain root privileges by mounting a floppy or CD-ROM that contains a setuid program and running volcheck, when the file systems do not have the nosuid option specified in rmmount.conf.
How severe is CVE-1999-1080?
CVE-1999-1080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1080 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1080?
CVE-1999-1080 affects Sun Sunos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1080?
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-1999-1080 published?
CVE-1999-1080 was published on 1995-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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