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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-1999-0043

Command execution via shell metachars in INN daemon (innd) 1.5 using "newgroup" and "rmgroup" control messages, and others.

Vulnerability Description

Command execution via shell metachars in INN daemon (innd) 1.5 using "newgroup" and "rmgroup" control messages, and others.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IscInn1.4sec
NetscapeNews Server1.1
BsdiBsd Os2.1
CalderaOpenlinux1.0
RedhatLinux4.0
NecGoah Intrasv1.1
NecGoah Networksv1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0043?

CVE-1999-0043 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Command execution via shell metachars in INN daemon (innd) 1.5 using "newgroup" and "rmgroup" control messages, and others.

How severe is CVE-1999-0043?

CVE-1999-0043 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0043?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Inn, Netscape News Server, Bsdi Bsd Os, Caldera Openlinux, Redhat Linux.