CVE-2000-1177

Published Jan 9, 2001 bb4

Overview

CVE-2000-1177 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting bb4 big_brother_network_monitor. It was published on January 9, 2001.

Technical 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.

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
bb4	big_brother_network_monitor	0	Affected

References

Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0284.html Ref bb4.com/incident.nov21 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1971 Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0284.html Ref bb4.com/incident.nov21 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1971

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-1177?

CVE-2000-1177 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting bb4 big_brother_network_monitor. It was published on January 9, 2001.

How severe is CVE-2000-1177?

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