CVE-1999-1019

Description

SpectroSERVER in Cabletron Spectrum Enterprise Manager 5.0 installs a directory tree with insecure permissions, which allows local users to replace a privileged executable (processd) with a Trojan horse, facilitating a root or Administrator compromise.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93024398513475&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93024398713491&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/495	vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1019?: CVE-1999-1019 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1019?: To fix CVE-1999-1019, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1019 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1019 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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