CVE-1999-0180

Summary

CVE-1999-0180 is a vulnerability affecting the in.rshd service. This issue permits users to bypass the authentication process by logging in with a NULL username, ultimately granting unauthorized access to the system. An attacker can then execute commands with the privileges of the affected account, potentially leading to serious security consequences. This weakness was identified over two decades ago and highlights the importance of keeping software up-to-date with the latest security patches.

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