CVE-1999-0169: NFS allows attackers to read and write any file on the system by specifying a false UID.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:38.786Z

Summary

NFS allows attackers to read and write any file on the system by specifying a false UID.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:38.786Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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