CVE-1999-0246 Auth bypass in n/a
A remote attacker can gain root access to HP Remote Watch without authentication, leading to full system compromise.
- 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-1999-0246?
CVE-1999-0246 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
HP Remote Watch allows a remote user to gain root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0246?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0246?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0246 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-1999-0246 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0246 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-848h-2v7f-436w.