CVE-1999-0978: High severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 1999
·
Updated

htdig allows remote attackers to execute commands via filenames with shell metacharacters.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Debian Debian Linux=2.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove debian/htdig from your environment.

    Uninstall the htdig package from affected systems if it is not required.

  2. Compensating control

    Restrict or block network access to the htdig service (for example with firewall rules, ACLs, or by configuring the service to bind only to localhost) to prevent remote exploitation until an official fix is available.

Event History

Dec 9, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0978?

CVE-1999-0978 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0978?

To fix CVE-1999-0978, update to a patched version of htdig that does not allow shell metacharacters in filenames.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0978?

HTDig on Debian Linux 2.1 is specifically affected by CVE-1999-0978.

4

Can CVE-1999-0978 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0978 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-1999-0978?

Exploiting CVE-1999-0978 can lead to total system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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