CVE-1999-1080: n/a vulnerability

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

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old SunOS 5.7 local privilege issue. If removable media is mounted without the nosuid protection promised by documentation, a person with local and physical access could potentially become root. It matters mainly for legacy Solaris/SunOS systems that still allow floppy or CD-ROM mounting. Exposure is likely limited to legacy SunOS 5.7 environments with removable media support and local physical access. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources. Prioritize only if legacy SunOS 5.7 systems remain in use. The business risk is highest for physically accessible systems handling sensitive operations or privileged local users. Mitigation focus: Check vendor guidance for any official SunOS 5.7 remediation or advisory.; Ensure rmmount.conf specifies nosuid for removable file systems.; Restrict physical access to affected legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 06:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 25, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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