CVE-1999-1355

CVE-1999-1355 is a high-severity vulnerability in Compaq Insight Management Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

BMC Patrol component, when installed with Compaq Insight Management Agent 4.23 and earlier, or Management Agents for Servers 4.40 and earlier, creates a PFCUser account with a default password and potentially dangerous privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1355?
BMC Patrol component, when installed with Compaq Insight Management Agent 4.23 and earlier, or Management Agents for Servers 4.40 and earlier, creates a PFCUser account with a default password and potentially dangerous privileges.
How severe is CVE-1999-1355?
CVE-1999-1355 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-1999-1355 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1355?
CVE-1999-1355 primarily affects Compaq Insight Management Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1355?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-1999-1355 published?
CVE-1999-1355 was published on 1999-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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