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CVE-1999-0932

7.2 · HIGH

Mediahouse Statistics Server allows remote attackers to read the administrator password, which is stored in cleartext in the ss.cfg file.

Published Sep 30, 1999mediahouse_softwareEPSS 0.84%

Overview

CVE-1999-0932 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mediahouse_software statistics_server. It was published on September 30, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Mediahouse Statistics Server allows remote attackers to read the administrator password, which is stored in cleartext in the ss.cfg file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mediahouse_software. Update statistics_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0932?

CVE-1999-0932 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mediahouse_software statistics_server. It was published on September 30, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0932?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0932?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mediahouse_software. Update statistics_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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