Sun Solaris 2.0 rpc.mountd information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Sun Solaris 2.0. This affects an unknown function of the component rpc.mountd. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-0212. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Sun Solaris 2.0 (Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component rpc.mountd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Solaris rpc.mountd generates error messages that allow a remote attacker to determine what files are on the server.

The weakness was released 04/29/1998 as I-048 (Website). The advisory is shared at ciac.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0212. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (967) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4106†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-14120. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: I-048
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0212 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0212
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14121
X-Force: 967
Vulnerability Center: 4106 - Sun Solaris rpc.mountd Service Reveals File System Information via Error Messages, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 15:01
Updated: 04/17/2026 11:44
Changes: 06/19/2014 15:01 (42), 05/20/2019 19:00 (16), 04/17/2026 11:44 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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