CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0795

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

High risk
2.12%

79th percentile - higher than 79% of all known CVEs

Summary

The NIS+ rpc.nisd server allows remote attackers to execute certain RPC calls without authentication, enabling them to obtain system information, disable logging, or modify caches.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can gain access to sensitive system information and make configuration changes, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to secure the rpc.nisd server by enabling authentication for RPC calls and monitoring system access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The NIS+ rpc.nisd server allows remote attackers to execute certain RPC calls without authentication to obtain system information, disable logging, or modify caches.

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