CVE-1999-1460: High severity BMC PATROL Agent vulnerability
BMC PATROL SNMP Agent before 3.2.07 allows local users to create arbitrary world-writeable files as root by specifying the target file as the second argument to the snmpmagt program.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
BMC Patrol SNMP Agent (BMC Patrol Perform Agent)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.2.07
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1460?
CVE-1999-1460 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1460?
To fix CVE-1999-1460, upgrade BMC PATROL SNMP Agent to version 3.2.08 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1460?
CVE-1999-1460 affects local users of BMC PATROL SNMP Agent versions before 3.2.08.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-1460?
The impact of CVE-1999-1460 is that it allows local users to create arbitrary world-writeable files as root.
Can CVE-1999-1460 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-1460 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.