CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0002
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk27.86%
98th percentile - higher than 98% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in NFS mountd allows remote attackers to gain root access, primarily on Linux systems.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can remotely take control of the system, leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update NFS software and implement appropriate security measures to minimize risk.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in NFS mountd gives root access to remote attackers, mostly in Linux systems.