What is the severity of CVE-1999-0246?

CVE-1999-0246 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for remote root access.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0246?

To fix CVE-1999-0246, you should upgrade to an unaffected version of HP-UX or apply the recommended security patches.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0246?

CVE-1999-0246 affects HP-UX systems that have the HP Remote Watch feature enabled.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-0246?

CVE-1999-0246 can be exploited by remote attackers to gain unauthorized root access to the affected systems.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0246?

Disabling the HP Remote Watch feature may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0246 until a patch can be applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0246

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/10/1996

4/2/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0246

First published: Tue Oct 01 1996(Updated: )

HP Remote Watch allows a remote user to gain root access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0246

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0246?
CVE-1999-0246 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for remote root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0246?
To fix CVE-1999-0246, you should upgrade to an unaffected version of HP-UX or apply the recommended security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0246?
CVE-1999-0246 affects HP-UX systems that have the HP Remote Watch feature enabled.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-0246?
CVE-1999-0246 can be exploited by remote attackers to gain unauthorized root access to the affected systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0246?
Disabling the HP Remote Watch feature may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0246 until a patch can be applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0246?
CVE-1999-0246 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for remote root access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0246?
To fix CVE-1999-0246, you should upgrade to an unaffected version of HP-UX or apply the recommended security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0246?
CVE-1999-0246 affects HP-UX systems that have the HP Remote Watch feature enabled.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-1999-0246?
CVE-1999-0246 can be exploited by remote attackers to gain unauthorized root access to the affected systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0246?
Disabling the HP Remote Watch feature may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0246 until a patch can be applied.