CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0185
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk7.38%
94th percentile - higher than 94% of all known CVEs
Summary
In SunOS or Solaris, a remote user could connect from an FTP server's data port to an rlogin server on a host that trusts the FTP server, allowing remote command execution.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss.
Recommendation
It is recommended to limit trust in FTP servers and implement additional security measures such as firewalls and network traffic monitoring.
Original NVD description (English source)
In SunOS or Solaris, a remote user could connect from an FTP server's data port to an rlogin server on a host that trusts the FTP server, allowing remote command execution.