CVE-1999-0476

Summary

CVE-1999-0476 is a vulnerability affecting SCO TermVision, where the software utilizes a weak encryption algorithm for handling passwords. This weakness exposes passwords to potential decryption by local users, posing a significant security risk. An attacker with access to an affected system can easily decipher the passwords and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or system functions. It is recommended for users to upgrade their software or apply a patch to mitigate this vulnerability and improve password security.

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