CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0169

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

High risk
1.96%

78th percentile - higher than 78% of all known CVEs

Summary

NFS allows attackers to read and write any file on the system by specifying a false UID.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can gain access to sensitive data and modify system files, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to implement appropriate access controls and monitor the use of UID in the NFS system.

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Original NVD description (English source)

NFS allows attackers to read and write any file on the system by specifying a false UID.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS