CVE-1999-1211

N/A Unknown
Published: March 27, 1991 Modified: April 16, 2026
View on NVD

Description

Vulnerability in in.telnetd in SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

Login to generate AI explanation

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1991-02.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/574
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1991-02.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/574
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
25th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

sun