CVE-1999-1455

Description

RSH service utility RSHSVC in Windows NT 3.5 through 4.0 does not properly restrict access as specified in the .Rhosts file when a user comes from an authorized host, which could allow unauthorized users to access the service by logging in from an authorized host.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 6.95% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7422	vdb entry
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q158/3/20.asp	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1455?: CVE-1999-1455 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1455?: To fix CVE-1999-1455, 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-1999-1455 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-1455 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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