CVE-1999-0889 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can gain unauthorized telnet access to Cisco 675 routers if exec or superuser passwords are not configured.
- 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-1999-0889?
CVE-1999-0889 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cisco 675 routers running CBOS allow remote attackers to establish telnet sessions if an exec or superuser password has not been set.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0889?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco 675 Router.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0889?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0889 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-1999-0889 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0889 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28mj-2qc3-mqch.