CVE-2000-0639 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands by uploading malicious CGI scripts due to missing access restrictions in the default configuration.

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-2000-0639?

CVE-2000-0639 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default configuration of Big Brother 1.4h2 and earlier does not include proper access restrictions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by using bbd to upload a file whose extension will cause it to be executed as a CGI script by the web server.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0639?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sean Macguire Big Brother.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0639?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0639 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2000-0639 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0639 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j7xp-993g-v2pc.

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