CVE-1999-0166

— NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.0061
  • Published: 1997-01-01T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0166 — NFS allows users to use a "cd .." command to access other directories besides the exported file system. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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Risk snapshot

EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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NFS allows users to use a “cd ..” command to access other directories besides the exported file system.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: A flaw in the product from the vendor (CWE: unspecified) can be exploited.

Impact: Potential impact includes remote code execution, data theft, or denial of service.

Mitigation: Upgrade immediately to the remediated release and follow vendor hardening guidance.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

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