CVE-1999-1355 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
BMC Patrol creates a PFCUser account with a default password and dangerous privileges, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and escalate privileges.
- 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-1999-1355?
CVE-1999-1355 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
BMC Patrol component, when installed with Compaq Insight Management Agent 4.23 and earlier, or Management Agents for Servers 4.40 and earlier, creates a PFCUser account with a default password and potentially dangerous privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1355?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Compaq Insight Management Agent, Compaq Management Agents for Servers.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1355?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1355 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1355 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1355 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmhx-84gq-mqf3.