CVE-1999-0661
First published: Fri Jan 01 1999(Updated: )
A system is running a version of software that was replaced with a Trojan Horse at one of its distribution points, such as (1) TCP Wrappers 7.6, (2) util-linux 2.9g, (3) wuarchive ftpd (wuftpd) 2.2 and 2.1f, (4) IRC client (ircII) ircII 2.2.9, (5) OpenSSH 3.4p1, or (6) Sendmail 8.12.6.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TCP Wrappers | ||
| util-linux | ||
| Washington University wu-ftpd | >=2.1f<=2.2 | |
| ircII | ||
| OpenSSH | ||
| Red Hat Sendmail |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1994-07.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1994-14.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1999-01.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1999-02.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-28.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/294539
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5921
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10313.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102821663814127&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102820843403741&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0661?
CVE-1999-0661 is considered a significant security vulnerability due to the risk of a Trojan Horse being distributed through compromised software.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0661?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0661, you should replace any affected software versions with legitimate updates from trusted sources.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0661?
CVE-1999-0661 affects versions of TCP Wrappers 7.6, util-linux 2.9g, wu-ftpd versions from 2.1f to 2.2, and various versions of IRC client ircII, OpenSSH, and Sendmail.
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-0661?
You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-1999-0661 by checking the installed versions of the affected software against the known vulnerable versions.
What are the potential risks of CVE-1999-0661?
The potential risks of CVE-1999-0661 include unauthorized access to system resources and data exfiltration due to the presence of Trojan Horse software.
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