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CVE-1999-0628

First published: Tue Jul 01 1997(Updated: )

The rwho/rwhod service is running, which exposes machine status and user information.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeBSD FreeBSD=6.2-stable
IBM AIX=4.2
Linux Kernel=2.6.20.1
NetBSD NetBSD=2.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0628?

    CVE-1999-0628 is classified as a low-severity vulnerability as it primarily exposes machine status and user information.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0628?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-0628, you can disable the rwho/rwhod service on affected systems.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0628?

    CVE-1999-0628 affects FreeBSD 6.2-stable, IBM AIX 4.2, Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1, and NetBSD 2.0.4.

  • What is the impact of CVE-1999-0628?

    The impact of CVE-1999-0628 is that it can expose sensitive user information and machine status to unauthorized users.

  • Is CVE-1999-0628 an active vulnerability?

    CVE-1999-0628 is not actively exploited as it pertains to outdated software versions, but it still poses a risk if those systems are in use.

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