CVE-1999-1485

Description

nsd in IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.2 exports a virtual filesystem on a UDP port, which allows remote attackers to view files and cause a possible denial of service by mounting the nsd virtual file system.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.85% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2246	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/412	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=92818552106912&w=2	mailing list
http://www.osvdb.org/8564	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/2247	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1485?: CVE-1999-1485 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1485?: To fix CVE-1999-1485, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1485 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-1485 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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