CVE-1999-0520 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can access system-critical NETBIOS/SMB shares without authentication due to inappropriate access controls, leading to data exposure or modification.
- 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-1999-0520?
CVE-1999-0520 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A system-critical NETBIOS/SMB share has inappropriate access control.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0520?
How do I fix CVE-1999-0520?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-1999-0520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gm6f-j4f8-3685.