CVE-1999-1459: High severity BMC PATROL Agent vulnerability
Published Nov 2, 1998
·Updated
BMC PATROL Agent before 3.2.07 allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
BMC PATROL Agent=3.2.3
BMC PATROL Agent=3.2
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
BMC Patrol Perform Agentto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.2.07
Event History
Nov 2, 1998
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1459?
CVE-1999-1459 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-1459?
To fix CVE-1999-1459, upgrade the BMC PATROL Agent to version 3.2.07 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1459?
CVE-1999-1459 affects all versions of BMC PATROL Agent prior to 3.2.07.
4
What type of attack does CVE-1999-1459 involve?
CVE-1999-1459 involves a symlink attack on a temporary file that can be exploited by local users.
5
Can CVE-1999-1459 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-1999-1459 can only be exploited by local users on the affected system.