CVE-1999-0791 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can compromise Hybrid Network cable modems via the HSMP protocol due to missing authentication for administration.
- 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-1999-0791?
CVE-1999-0791 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Hybrid Network cable modems do not include an authentication mechanism for administration, allowing remote attackers to compromise the system through the HSMP protocol.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0791?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Hybrid Network Cable Modem, Hybrid Network Hsmp.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0791?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0791 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-1999-0791 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0791 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qj7p-33j4-5mh8.