What is the severity of CVE-1999-0245?

CVE-1999-0245 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized user access.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0245?

To fix CVE-1999-0245, reconfigure NIS+ settings to disallow the user '+' from logging in.

What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0245?

CVE-1999-0245 affects Linux Kernel version 2.6.20.1 in certain configurations of NIS+.

What is the impact of CVE-1999-0245?

The impact of CVE-1999-0245 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system as the user '+'.

Is CVE-1999-0245 still relevant today?

While CVE-1999-0245 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still using the affected configurations.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0245

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

7/9/1995

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0245

First published: Thu Sep 07 1995(Updated: )

Some configurations of NIS+ in Linux allowed attackers to log in as the user "+".

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel	=2.6.20.1

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0245

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0245?
CVE-1999-0245 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized user access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0245?
To fix CVE-1999-0245, reconfigure NIS+ settings to disallow the user '+' from logging in.
What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0245?
CVE-1999-0245 affects Linux Kernel version 2.6.20.1 in certain configurations of NIS+.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-0245?
The impact of CVE-1999-0245 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system as the user '+'.
Is CVE-1999-0245 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-0245 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still using the affected configurations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0245?
CVE-1999-0245 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized user access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0245?
To fix CVE-1999-0245, reconfigure NIS+ settings to disallow the user '+' from logging in.
What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0245?
CVE-1999-0245 affects Linux Kernel version 2.6.20.1 in certain configurations of NIS+.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-0245?
The impact of CVE-1999-0245 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system as the user '+'.
Is CVE-1999-0245 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-0245 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still using the affected configurations.