CVE-2005-4699
UnknownEPSS 1.86%
Last modified
CVE-2005-4699 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in TellMe 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify command line arguments for the Whois program and obtain sensitive information via "--" style options in the q_Host parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Argument injection vulnerability in TellMe 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify command line arguments for the Whois program and obtain sensitive information via "--" style options in the q_Host parameter.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kimihia | Tellme | <= 1.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0107.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-015-tellme.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17078Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/19871Broken Link, Exploit, Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22522Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0107.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://exploitlabs.com/files/advisories/EXPL-A-2005-015-tellme.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17078Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/19871Broken Link, Exploit, Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22522Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-4699?
Argument injection vulnerability in TellMe 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify command line arguments for the Whois program and obtain sensitive information via "--" style options in the q_Host parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4699?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4699 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4699?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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