CVE-1999-1080: rmmount in SunOS 5.7 may mount file systems without the nosuid flag set, contrary to the documentation and its use in pr

UNKNOWN

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:36.665Z

Summary

rmmount in SunOS 5.7 may mount file systems without the nosuid flag set, contrary to the documentation and its use in previous versions of SunOS, which could allow local users with physical access to gain root privileges by mounting a floppy or CD-ROM that contains a setuid program and running volcheck, when the file systems do not have the nosuid option specified in rmmount.conf.

Why It Matters

UNKNOWN severity with CVSS n/a.

Risks left unpatched can lead to remote code execution, data exposure or lateral movement — verify exposure against the affected software below.

Current Status

  • Vulnerability status: Not listed in CISA KEV
  • Last intelligence update: 2026-08-21 · source: NVD

Entity Activity Timeline

  1. 2026-08-21 — Intelligence record updated(NVD sync)

No recorded activity beyond NVD publication and sync updates.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.665Z · 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.

Sources & Evidence

8 reference(s) · attribution: NVD

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