CVE-1999-0143

Summary

CVE-1999-0143 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting Kerberos 4 key servers. Hackers can exploit this issue to masquerade as another user by breaking and generating session keys. This weakness enables unauthorized access to protected resources and confidential data. The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it poses a serious threat to network security, potentially leading to identity theft and unauthorized system access. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to upgrade to a more secure version of Kerberos or disable the vulnerable protocols.

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