CVE-1999-0801

BMC Patrol allows remote attackers to gain access to an agent by spoofing frames

published March 9, 2002

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty frame spoof could let attackers slip past defenses like a magician's assistant sneaking backstage! 🎩✨ Think of BMC Patrol as a concert where only authorized personnel can access the stage. A remote attacker impersonating an authorized crew member could waltz right in, gaining access to sensitive operations without raising any suspicion. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to the agent, potentially allowing them to manipulate or monitor system settings. While the severity is classified as unknown, the implications of unauthorized control can lead to severe privacy and security breaches.

Put simply

Think of BMC Patrol as a concert where only authorized personnel can access the stage. A remote attacker impersonating an authorized crew member could waltz right in, gaining access to sensitive operations without raising any suspicion. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to spoof frames and gain access to a BMC Patrol agent, bypassing normal authentication measures. Essentially, it's like someone tricking the system into believing they're part of the authorized crew.

What to do

If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to the agent, potentially allowing them to manipulate or monitor system settings. While the severity is classified as unknown, the implications of unauthorized control can lead to severe privacy and security breaches. To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that proper authentication mechanisms are enforced and consider implementing network restrictions to limit access to only trusted sources. Keep your BMC Patrol software updated and review any potential security patches provided by the vendor. You've got this! With some proactive measures, you'll keep your systems rock solid! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02160 · 82.1th percentile
Published
2002-03-09T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAR 05:00Z
    BMC Patrol allows remote attackers to gain access to an agent by spoofing frames
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