CVE-1999-0397

Summary

CVE-1999-0397 is a vulnerability affecting the Quakenbush NT Password Appraiser demo version. This issue permits the interception of passwords transmitted over the network, as they are sent in plaintext format without encryption. An attacker who gains access to the network traffic can easily obtain sensitive user credentials. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to network security and could lead to unauthorized access to systems and data. Users are advised to avoid using the affected software in its demo form and consider implementing secure password management solutions instead.

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