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CVE-1999-0408

First published: Thu Feb 25 1999(Updated: )

Files created from interactive shell sessions in Cobalt RaQ microservers (e.g. .bash_history) are world readable, and thus are accessible from the web server.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun Cobalt RaQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0408?

    CVE-1999-0408 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive command history files.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0408?

    To fix CVE-1999-0408, configure appropriate permissions on files like .bash_history to restrict access.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0408?

    CVE-1999-0408 affects Cobalt RaQ microservers including versions of Sun's Cobalt RaQ.

  • What kind of information can be exposed through CVE-1999-0408?

    CVE-1999-0408 can expose sensitive command history, potentially revealing user credentials and system commands.

  • Is CVE-1999-0408 still relevant today?

    While CVE-1999-0408 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for systems still using vulnerable versions of Cobalt RaQ.

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