CVE-1999-0333 Command injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute commands as root via spoofing, and local users can gain root access via symlink attacks in HP OpenView Omniback.

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-1999-0333?

CVE-1999-0333 is a high-severity command injection 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 OpenView Omniback allows remote execution of commands as root via spoofing, and local users can gain root access via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0333?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0333?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0333 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-1999-0333 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0333 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f88m-wvmg-65x9.

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