CVE-1999-0003

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Execute commands as root via buffer overflow in Tooltalk database server (rpc.ttdbserverd).

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 1, 1998

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitreftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19981101-01-A
cve@mitreftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19981101-01-PX
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/122
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19981101-01-A
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/19981101-01-PX
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/122

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19101✓ verified
First seen Aug 31, 1998
Xi Graphics Maximum CDE 1.2.3/TriTeal TED CDE 4.3/Sun Solaris 2.5.1 - ToolTalk RPC Service Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-19102✓ verified
First seen Aug 31, 1998
Xi Graphics Maximum CDE 1.2.3/TriTeal TED CDE 4.3/Sun Solaris 2.5.1 - ToolTalk RPC Service Overflow (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0003?

CVE-1999-0003 is a none vulnerability published on April 1, 1998. Execute commands as root via buffer overflow in Tooltalk database server (rpc.ttdbserverd).

When was CVE-1999-0003 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0003 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 1, 1998, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-0003 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0003 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0003?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0003, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-0003

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