CVE-1999-0476

Summary

CVE-1999-0476 is a vulnerability affecting SCO TermVision that stems from the use of a weak encryption algorithm for password protection. This weakness enables local users to effortlessly decrypt passwords and gain unauthorized access to the system. The vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as passwords are essential for securing user accounts and restricting unauthorized access. This issue was identified in 1999 and remains relevant for systems still using SCO TermVision with this outdated encryption method. To mitigate this risk, it is strongly recommended that affected organizations upgrade to a more secure password management system.

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