CVE-1999-0209

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The SunView (SunTools) selection_svc facility allows remote users to read files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 97.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 14, 1990

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8

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Publicly available exploits

(4 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16326✓ verified
First seen Jul 25, 2010
Solaris - ypupdated Command Execution (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-5366✓ verified
First seen Apr 4, 2008
Sun Solaris 10 - rpc.ypupdated Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/solaris/sunrpc/ypupdated_exec✓ verified
First seen Dec 12, 1994
Solaris ypupdated Command Execution
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Exploit-DBEDB-19040✓ verified
First seen Aug 14, 1990
SunView (SunOS 4.1.1) - 'selection_svc' Remote File Read
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0209?

CVE-1999-0209 is a none vulnerability published on August 14, 1990. The SunView (SunTools) selection_svc facility allows remote users to read files.

When was CVE-1999-0209 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0209 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 14, 1990, 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-1999-0209 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0209 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0209?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0209, 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-1999-0209

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