What is the severity of CVE-1999-1369?

CVE-1999-1369 has a severity level that allows local users to gain unauthorized privileges due to password exposure.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1369?

To fix CVE-1999-1369, you should secure the rmserver.cfg file by changing its permissions to restrict access.

What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-1369?

CVE-1999-1369 affects Real Media RealServer version 6.0.3.353.

What are the implications of CVE-1999-1369?

The implications of CVE-1999-1369 include potential local privilege escalation by unauthorized users.

Can CVE-1999-1369 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-1369 primarily involves local exploitation, as it requires access to the machine where RealServer is installed.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1369

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

14/4/1999

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1369

First published: Wed Apr 14 1999(Updated: )

Real Media RealServer (rmserver) 6.0.3.353 stores a password in plaintext in the world-readable rmserver.cfg file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
RealNetworks RealServer	=6.0.3.353
	=6.0.3.353

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1369?
CVE-1999-1369 has a severity level that allows local users to gain unauthorized privileges due to password exposure.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1369?
To fix CVE-1999-1369, you should secure the rmserver.cfg file by changing its permissions to restrict access.
What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-1369?
CVE-1999-1369 affects Real Media RealServer version 6.0.3.353.
What are the implications of CVE-1999-1369?
The implications of CVE-1999-1369 include potential local privilege escalation by unauthorized users.
Can CVE-1999-1369 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1369 primarily involves local exploitation, as it requires access to the machine where RealServer is installed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1369?
CVE-1999-1369 has a severity level that allows local users to gain unauthorized privileges due to password exposure.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1369?
To fix CVE-1999-1369, you should secure the rmserver.cfg file by changing its permissions to restrict access.
What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-1369?
CVE-1999-1369 affects Real Media RealServer version 6.0.3.353.
What are the implications of CVE-1999-1369?
The implications of CVE-1999-1369 include potential local privilege escalation by unauthorized users.
Can CVE-1999-1369 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1369 primarily involves local exploitation, as it requires access to the machine where RealServer is installed.