CVE-2000-0639

Published Jun 11, 2000 sean_macguire

Overview

CVE-2000-0639 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting sean_macguire big_brother. It was published on June 11, 2000.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sean_macguire. Update big_brother to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0171.html Ref www.osvdb.org/1472 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1494 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5103 Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0171.html Ref www.osvdb.org/1472 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1494 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5103

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0639?

CVE-2000-0639 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting sean_macguire big_brother. It was published on June 11, 2000.

How severe is CVE-2000-0639?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

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