Unscored severity · published Jan 1, 1997
CVE-1999-0166
NFS allows users to use a "cd .." command to access other directories besides the exported file system
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CVSS
1.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
NFS allows users to use a "cd .." command to access other directories besides the exported file system.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.4% · higher than 72% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
NF
Nfs · Sun
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0166
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0166
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0166
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