CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0333
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk6.28%
93th percentile - higher than 93% of all known CVEs
Summary
HP OpenView Omniback allows remote execution of commands as root via spoofing, and local users can gain root access via a symlink attack.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a serious security risk by allowing unauthorized users to gain full administrative privileges.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software to the latest version and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of attacks.
Original NVD description (English source)
HP OpenView Omniback allows remote execution of commands as root via spoofing, and local users can gain root access via a symlink attack.