CVE-1999-0021 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the web server via a buffer overflow in the Count.cgi program.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0021?
CVE-1999-0021 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Arbitrary command execution via buffer overflow in Count.cgi (wwwcount) cgi-bin program.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0021?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Muhammad A. Muquit Wwwcount.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0021?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0021 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-1999-0021 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0021 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9cq6-7hj7-4449.