7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 326
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0476: Weak Encryption

First published: Mon Mar 01 1999(Updated: )

A weak encryption algorithm is used for passwords in SCO TermVision, allowing them to be easily decrypted by a local user.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xinuos OpenServer

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0476?

    CVE-1999-0476 is considered critical due to the use of a weak encryption algorithm that allows password decryption.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0476?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-0476, you should upgrade to a software version that uses strong encryption for passwords.

  • Who is affected by CVE-1999-0476?

    CVE-1999-0476 affects users of SCO TermVision on SCO OpenServer systems.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0476?

    CVE-1999-0476 is a cryptographic vulnerability due to the weak encryption used for storing passwords.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-1999-0476?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-1999-0476 to easily decrypt passwords stored using the weak encryption.

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