Description
Certain NFS servers allow users to use mknod to gain privileges by creating a writable kmem device and setting the UID to 0.
Product(s):
- Sun NFS
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0084, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0084 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.