First published: Fri Jan 01 1999(Updated: )
Microsoft Access 97 stores a database password as plaintext in a foreign mdb, allowing access to data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Total VB Sourcebook | =6.0 | |
Microsoft Access 2010 | =97 |
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CVE-1999-0364 is considered a moderate risk vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive plaintext passwords in Microsoft Access 97.
To mitigate CVE-1999-0364, avoid using plain-text passwords and implement strong encryption methods for database security.
CVE-1999-0364 specifically affects Microsoft Access 97 and potentially applications that leverage the same database structure.
CVE-1999-0364 exposes database passwords in plaintext, which can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data.
There is no official patch for CVE-1999-0364, but users should look for third-party tools or upgrade to a more secure version of Microsoft Access.