2.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-1271: Weak Encryption

First published: Thu Jun 11 1998(Updated: )

Macromedia Dreamweaver uses weak encryption to store FTP passwords, which could allow local users to easily decrypt the passwords of other users.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Dreamweaver 2021=initial

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-1271?

    CVE-1999-1271 is considered a low severity vulnerability, mainly due to its impact being localized to the user's system.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-1271?

    To fix CVE-1999-1271, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Macromedia Dreamweaver that uses stronger encryption for storing FTP passwords.

  • What are the potential risks of CVE-1999-1271?

    The risks of CVE-1999-1271 include unauthorized local access to FTP credentials, which could lead to data breaches or account hijacking.

  • Who is affected by CVE-1999-1271?

    CVE-1999-1271 affects users of Macromedia Dreamweaver who utilize the FTP functionality and rely on the application's built-in password storage.

  • What version of Dreamweaver is affected by CVE-1999-1271?

    CVE-1999-1271 specifically affects the initial version of Macromedia Dreamweaver.

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