How severe is CVE-1999-0003?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-1999-0003 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-1999-0003?

Affected package information for CVE-1999-0003 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0003?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-1999-0003 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-1999-0003 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 2 known exploit references for CVE-1999-0003, including 2 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-1999-0003?

CVE-1999-0003 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 90.6%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-1999-0003?

CVE-1999-0003 affects hp hp-ux (4 versions, e.g. 10.01, 10.02, 10.03…); ibm aix (9 versions, e.g. 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2…); sgi irix (7 versions, e.g. 5.2, 5.3, 6.0…); sun solaris (1 version, e.g. 2.6), and 2 more product(s). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-1999-0003 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-1999-0003 was published on April 1, 1998 and was last updated on April 16, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-1999-0003

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

Published

Apr 1, 1998

Updated

Apr 16, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

2 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

90.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

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

Affected Products

6 products · 31 configurations

hp-uxhp

4 versions

10.0110.0210.0311.00

aixibm

9 versions

4.14.1.14.1.24.1.34.1.44.1.54.24.2.14.3

irixsgi

7 versions

5.25.36.06.16.26.36.4

solarissun

1 version

2.6

sunossun

8 versions

4.1.35.05.15.25.35.45.55.5.1

Application

ted cdetritreal

1 version

4.3

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-19102remoteunix✓ Verified

Xi Graphics Maximum CDE 1.2.3/TriTeal TED CDE 4.3/Sun Solaris 2.5.1 - ToolTalk RPC Service Overflow (2)

by NAI research team · Aug 31, 1998

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-19101remoteunix✓ Verified

Xi Graphics Maximum CDE 1.2.3/TriTeal TED CDE 4.3/Sun Solaris 2.5.1 - ToolTalk RPC Service Overflow (1)

by NAI research team · Aug 31, 1998

Exploit-DB Source

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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