CVE-1999-1508 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can gain administrator access to Tektronix PhaserLink printers by accessing undocumented URLs without authentication.
- 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-1999-1508?
CVE-1999-1508 is a critical missing authorization 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
Web server in Tektronix PhaserLink Printer 840.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to gain administrator access by directly calling undocumented URLs such as ncl_items.html and ncl_subjects.html.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1508?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Tek Phaser Network Printer 740, Tek Phaser Network Printer 750, Tek Phaser Network Printer 750dp, Tek Phaser Network Printer 840, Tek Phaser Network Printer 930.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1508?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1508 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-1999-1508 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1508 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-57xx-x4mm-8j32.