Which products and versions are affected by CVE-1999-0209?

Affected: Sunos versions 3.5, 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.1, 4.1.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-1999-0209 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-1999-0209 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-1999-0209?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-1999-0209?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-1999-0209 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-1999-0209Sunos Vulnerability

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

Published Aug 14, 1990 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-1999-0209 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Sunos.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

Scores

CVSS v2

5.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

49%

Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

ATLAS score

50/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Description

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

Affected Products

7 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
SunosSun	3.5, 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.1, 4.1.1	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 14, 1990
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

The SunView (SunTools) selection_svc facility allows remote users to read files.
Affected: Sunos versions 3.5, 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.1, 4.1.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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