CVE-1999-1282 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read the administrator password from a world-readable configuration file to gain elevated privileges on RealSystem G2 servers.
- 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-1999-1282?
CVE-1999-1282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
RealSystem G2 server stores the administrator password in cleartext in a world-readable configuration file, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1282?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Realnetworks Realsystem G2 Server.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1282?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1282 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1282 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1282 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3wj4-jxxp-h483.