First published: Mon Aug 11 1997(Updated: )
The DG/UX finger daemon allows remote command execution through shell metacharacters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Data General DG/UX |
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CVE-1999-0152 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
To mitigate CVE-1999-0152, it is advised to disable the finger daemon or apply patches provided by Data General.
CVE-1999-0152 affects the DG/UX operating system developed by Data General.
Yes, CVE-1999-0152 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute commands on the vulnerable system.
If CVE-1999-0152 is detected, it is critical to either patch the system or disable the vulnerable finger daemon immediately.