CVE-1999-1258

Summary

CVE-1999-1258 is a vulnerability affecting the rpc.pwdauthd service in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier versions. This issue permits remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the daemon, thereby enabling them to obtain sensitive system information. The lack of proper access control mechanisms in rpc.pwdauthd leaves SunOS systems vulnerable to information disclosure attacks. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to retrieve critical system details, potentially leading to further security compromises. This issue underscores the importance of implementing robust access control mechanisms to secure critical services from remote attacks.

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