CVE-1999-0517 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can access network device information using default or missing SNMP community strings, requiring configuration changes to secure the device.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0517?
CVE-1999-0517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An SNMP community name is the default (e.g. public), null, or missing.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0517?
It affects 2 products.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0517?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0517 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0517 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wvmj-jgmg-4ghq.