CVE-1999-0852 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can modify WebSphere deinstallation scripts to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0852?

CVE-1999-0852 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, 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

IBM WebSphere sets permissions that allow a local user to modify a deinstallation script or its data files stored in /usr/bin.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0852?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0852?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0852 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-1999-0852 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0852 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Websphere Application Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-235q-53j2-wqfr.

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