CVE-2000-1177 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can determine the existence of files and user IDs by manipulating the HISTFILE parameter in Big Brother scripts.
- 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-2000-1177?
CVE-2000-1177 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
bb-hist.sh, bb-histlog.sh, bb-hostsvc.sh, bb-rep.sh, bb-replog.sh, and bb-ack.sh in Big Brother (BB) before 1.5d3 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files and user ID's by specifying the target file in the HISTFILE parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1177?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bb4 Big Brother Network Monitor.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1177?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1177 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-1177 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1177 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59hc-w7w5-7mwj.