Unscored severity · published Aug 24, 1997
CVE-1999-1225
rpc.mountd on Linux, Ultrix, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of a file on the server by attempting to mount that file,…
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CVSS
1.8%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
rpc.mountd on Linux, Ultrix, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of a file on the server by attempting to mount that file, which generates different error messages depending on whether the file exists or not.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.8% · higher than 78% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
KE
Kernel · Linux
2.6.20.1 · source: NVD
NE
Netbsd · Netbsd
2.0.4 · source: NVD
OP
Openbsd · Openbsd
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
SO
Solaris · Sun
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
UL
Ultrix · Digital
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1225
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1225
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/7526
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/347
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