CVE-2000-0639: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-0639: The default configuration of Big Brother 1.4h2 and earlier does not include proper access restrictions, whi...

The default configuration of Big Brother 1.4h2 and earlier does not include proper access restrictions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by using bbd to upload a file whose extension will cause it to be executed as a CGI script by the web server.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2000-0639 is a legacy remote command execution risk in Big Brother 1.4h2 and earlier. The default configuration reportedly allowed uploaded files to be treated as CGI scripts by the web server, letting a remote attacker run arbitrary commands if the exposed service and web execution path were reachable. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running Big Brother 1.4h2 or earlier with default access controls, reachable bbd upload functionality, and a web server configured to execute uploaded CGI-style files. Prioritize remediation where legacy monitoring hosts are still reachable from untrusted networks. The business risk is system compromise from an old default configuration flaw, but urgency depends on confirmed presence and exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or replace Big Brother 1.4h2 and earlier deployments.; Check vendor or archived project guidance for any historical fixed configuration or release.; Restrict network access to bbd and related upload paths..

Prepared: Jul 12, 2026, 00:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 13, 2000, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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