CVE-1999-1280
First published: Thu Dec 03 1998(Updated: )
Hummingbird Exceed 6.0.1.0 inadvertently includes a DLL that was meant for development and testing, which logs user names and passwords in cleartext in the test.log file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Hummingbird | =6.0.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1280?
CVE-1999-1280 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive user information.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1280?
To fix CVE-1999-1280, users should upgrade to a fixed version of Hummingbird Exceed that does not include the vulnerable DLL.
What does CVE-1999-1280 affect?
CVE-1999-1280 affects Hummingbird Exceed version 6.0.1.0.
What data is compromised in CVE-1999-1280?
CVE-1999-1280 compromises user credentials by logging usernames and passwords in cleartext in the test.log file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1280?
There is no recommended workaround for CVE-1999-1280 other than upgrading to a secure version of the software.
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