CVE-1999-1467

CVE-1999-1467 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in rcp on SunOS 4.0.x allows remote attackers from trusted hosts to execute arbitrary commands as root, possibly related to the configuration of the nobody user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1467?
Vulnerability in rcp on SunOS 4.0.x allows remote attackers from trusted hosts to execute arbitrary commands as root, possibly related to the configuration of the nobody user.
How severe is CVE-1999-1467?
CVE-1999-1467 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-1999-1467 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1467?
CVE-1999-1467 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1467?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1467 published?
CVE-1999-1467 was published on 1989-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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