CVE-1999-0152 Command injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 29 Sep 1999 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on DG/UX systems via shell metacharacters in the finger daemon.

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-1999-0152?

CVE-1999-0152 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

The DG/UX finger daemon allows remote command execution through shell metacharacters.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0152?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Data General Dg Ux.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0152?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0152 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-1999-0152 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0152 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8j94-c4m8-8w44.