CVE-1999-0493: rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY comman

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:46.953Z

Summary

rpc.statd allows remote attackers to forward RPC calls to the local operating system via the SM_MON and SM_NOTIFY commands, which in turn could be used to remotely exploit other bugs such as in automountd.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:46.953Z · 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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