CVE-1999-0208 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Sep 1999 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the rpc.ypupdated service in NIS, requiring immediate patching of affected systems.

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-1999-0208?

CVE-1999-0208 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

rpc.ypupdated (NIS) allows remote users to execute arbitrary commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0208?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Ibm Aix, Nec Asl Ux 4800, Nec Ews-Ux V, Nec Up-Ux V, Sgi Irix.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0208?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0208 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-1999-0208 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0208 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fg4r-8mvv-vm28.