What is the severity of CVE-1999-0551?

CVE-1999-0551 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0551?

To fix CVE-1999-0551, ensure that HP OpenMail is properly configured to restrict the execution of commands through print requests.

What versions of HP OpenMail are affected by CVE-1999-0551?

CVE-1999-0551 affects HP OpenMail versions 4.1 and 5.1, as well as 5.10.

What type of attacks can CVE-1999-0551 facilitate?

CVE-1999-0551 can facilitate remote command execution attacks, allowing malicious users to run arbitrary commands on the system.

Is CVE-1999-0551 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-1999-0551 can be relatively easy to exploit if the HP OpenMail service is misconfigured.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0551

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/4/1998

29/9/1999

3/4/2025

CVE-1999-0551

First published: Wed Apr 01 1998(Updated: )

HP OpenMail can be misconfigured to allow users to run arbitrary commands using malicious print requests.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HP OpenMail	=5.1
HP OpenMail	=4.1
HP OpenMail	=5.10
	=4.1
	=5.1
	=5.10

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http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX9804-078

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0551?
CVE-1999-0551 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0551?
To fix CVE-1999-0551, ensure that HP OpenMail is properly configured to restrict the execution of commands through print requests.
What versions of HP OpenMail are affected by CVE-1999-0551?
CVE-1999-0551 affects HP OpenMail versions 4.1 and 5.1, as well as 5.10.
What type of attacks can CVE-1999-0551 facilitate?
CVE-1999-0551 can facilitate remote command execution attacks, allowing malicious users to run arbitrary commands on the system.
Is CVE-1999-0551 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-1999-0551 can be relatively easy to exploit if the HP OpenMail service is misconfigured.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0551?
CVE-1999-0551 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0551?
To fix CVE-1999-0551, ensure that HP OpenMail is properly configured to restrict the execution of commands through print requests.
What versions of HP OpenMail are affected by CVE-1999-0551?
CVE-1999-0551 affects HP OpenMail versions 4.1 and 5.1, as well as 5.10.
What type of attacks can CVE-1999-0551 facilitate?
CVE-1999-0551 can facilitate remote command execution attacks, allowing malicious users to run arbitrary commands on the system.
Is CVE-1999-0551 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-1999-0551 can be relatively easy to exploit if the HP OpenMail service is misconfigured.