CVE-1999-1467

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 26, 1989
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1467 is a critical vulnerability affecting the rcp (remote copy) service on SunOS 4.0.x. This issue enables remote attackers, even from trusted hosts, to execute arbitrary commands as the root user. The vulnerability may be related to the misconfiguration of the nobody user, allowing unauthorized access and potentially serious consequences. This weakness underscores the importance of securing remote services and maintaining strong access controls.

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