CVE-2000-0978

Published Dec 19, 2000 bb4

Overview

CVE-2000-0978 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting bb4 big_brother_network_monitor. It was published on December 19, 2000.

Technical Description

bbd server in Big Brother System and Network Monitor before 1.5c2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the "&" shell metacharacter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bb4. Update big_brother_network_monitor 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/2000-10/0162.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1779 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5719 Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0162.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1779 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5719

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0978?

CVE-2000-0978 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting bb4 big_brother_network_monitor. It was published on December 19, 2000.

How severe is CVE-2000-0978?

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